Etch Equipment Engineer

CZ61 NXP Semiconductors Czech Republic s.r.o.

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Austin (Ed Bluestein, Office) Until 9/20/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

NXP’s Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company’s success by ensuring manufacturing excellence and delivery of high quality, scalable, and cost-competitive semiconductor devices to create a winning advantage for our Customers. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Engineering owner of 200mm AMAT MXP/MXP+/SUPERE/DPS/DPSII and/or TEL DRM/SCCM etch wafer fabrication equipment.
  • Drive equipment performance to maximize capacity and yield performance.
  • Reduce cost of equipment ownership.
  • Write and maintain equipment specifications.
  • Define preventative maintenance plans and intervals.
  • Monitor and react to statistical process control trends.
  • Work with vendors to develop and perform equipment upgrades.
  • Participate in and/or lead cross-functional lean activities.
  • Work with maintenance technicians to develop maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

Job Qualifications:

  • Position requires BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering preferred)
  • Industry experience with 200mm AMAT MXP/MXP+/SUPERE/DPS/DPSII and/or TEL DRM/SCCM equipment in a commercial Fab
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing a plus
  • Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact with multiple disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Self-motivated; able to take initiative

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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About this role

Summary

Manage etch equipment, optimize performance, reduce costs, collaborate with vendors and technicians.

Job title

Etch Equipment Engineer

Experience level

none

Industry

semiconductor

Location requirements

Austin, onsite only, no remote work permitted

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringmaterials sciencechemical engineeringproblem solvingcommunication

Preferred skills

lean manufacturing

Specializations

etch equipmentequipment performancepreventative maintenancelean manufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City