Principal Equipment Engineer - Cleans

Post Date

Oct 15, 2025

Location

Chandler,
Arizona

ZIP/Postal Code

85224
US
Dec 15, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

PXS-c4da0b41-d455-413f-9f44-3ed16739bf7c

Pay Rate

$12k - $15k (estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Equipment Engineer to support the Cleans toolsets within a semiconductor fab in Chandler, AZ. This Engineer will need to have prior semiconductor experience and be an expert in both batch wet bench toolsets along with single wafer cleaning equipment as they will spearhead the technicians efforts and partner closely with the process team. Additionally, this individual is responsible for identifying and reducing sources of variation, implementing zero defect processes, defining tool qualification procedures, improving tool utilization and availability, reducing cycle time, identifying and qualifying new tools, and supporting development or transfer activities.

Key Job Functions:
• Improving tool utilization and availability
• Supporting process development activities
• Process development and optimization
• Developing and writing specifications
• Good understanding of MSA and tool calibrations
• Reducing overall cost by improving tool performance and reducing scrap
• Developing and writing standard work procedures and Out of Control Action Plans (OCAP)
• Implementation of process SPC using Six-Sigma statistical methodology
• Working with manufacturing and industrial engineering for capacity planning and modeling
• Participating in and/or leading cross-functional and lean activity teams
• Sourcing and process releasing new equipment
• Training process technicians in dispositioning wafers in process out of control situations
• Training wafer FAB associates in process tool operation using our standard work process
• Identification and reduction of recurrent machine faults

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Lean Manufacturing Certification
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience supporting semiconductor cleans equipment, preferably with the toolsets below:
o Akrion: SCP 9400, GAMA
o Screen: WS-802L
• Strong in fab experience, working alongside the technicians and process engineering team, to resolve equipment failures
• Ability to identify tool trends over time and recommend resolutions for reoccurring issues
• Ability to use SPC, 5S, and FDC systems
• Bachelors Degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.