About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Semiconductor Manufacturing (Graduate program).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Engineer for their Malta, NY fab. This is a new-college-graduate opportunity in semiconductor equipment engineering focused on installation, support, and continuous improvement of production tools. The role is contract/full-time and includes structured mentorship, training, and measurable career mobility.

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What You’ll Do

• Work closely with process and manufacturing teams to support fab operations.
• Establish and maintain equipment engineering and maintenance processes to meet quality standards.
• Develop and update SOPs, BKMs, and JBIs to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Create training materials and deliver training to equipment technicians.
• Partner with equipment suppliers to manage escalations and resolve tool issues.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on semiconductor process tools.
• Analyze trace and diagnostic data using OEM and factory systems.
• Read and interpret tool schematics (electrical, utility, process).
• Monitor and improve equipment KPIs such as Availability, Net MT%, and PM Success.
• Support new tool startup, ramp, performance tracking, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Share best-known methods with sister fabs and implement performance improvements.

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Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities safely and in accordance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and documentation efforts.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or graduating) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and good academic standing.
• English fluency (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant internship or co-op experience in semiconductor manufacturing or equipment support.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (projects, teams, competitions).
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity and decision-making.
• Project management aptitude and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written/verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills.

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Compensation & Logistics

• Expected salary range: $58,400 — $100,800 per year (exact salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience).
• Employment type: Contract, Full-time.
• Location: Malta, NY (on-site with occasional travel up to 10%).

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Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Structured graduate program with mentorship and cross-functional exposure.
• Hands-on experience with advanced semiconductor equipment and factory diagnostics.
• Career mobility inside a high-growth semiconductor manufacturing environment.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the hiring team during your application or interview so your request can be considered.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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