Semiconductor Equipment & Process Engineer in San Jose, California at San Jose, California

CTG is seeking an experienced Semiconductor Equipment & Process Engineer for an ongoing contract opportunity with our client. This role supports semiconductor manufacturing, wafer processing, automated production equipment, equipment reliability, and process optimization.

Location: San Jose, CA
Duration: Ongoing Contract

• Troubleshoot, maintain, configure, and optimize semiconductor manufacturing equipment and automated production systems.
• Support wafer processing, including photolithography, thin-film deposition, wet etch, wafer metrology, and wafer dicing.
• Troubleshoot and configure robotics, PLCs, SMT, AOI, and automated inspection systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment qualification, calibration, and process optimization.
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer, operating system, and networking issues.
• Develop and modify equipment-control and automation programs using C++ and Python.
• Create technical documentation, schematics, layouts, and equipment/process drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Visio.
• Support equipment installation, integration, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Support highly automated semiconductor and, as needed, medical-device manufacturing environments.

• Hands-on semiconductor manufacturing and semiconductor equipment experience.
• Experience working in semiconductor cleanroom environments.
• Knowledge of wafer processing, wafer metrology, photolithography, thin-film deposition, wet etch, and/or wafer dicing.
• Experience with PLC programming/troubleshooting and robotics.
• Strong equipment maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with SMT/AOI or automated inspection equipment.
• Understanding of electronics, computer hardware, operating systems, and industrial networking.
• Programming experience with C++ and/or Python.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Visio, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities.

• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Laser technology experience.
• Semiconductor equipment/process integration experience.
• Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with equipment reliability, process optimization, and continuous improvement.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and hands-on semiconductor manufacturing experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70.00 to $75.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.