Packaging Module Equipment Development Engineer
The Packaging Module Equipment Development Engineer at Confidential Client's Advanced Packaging Technology Manufacturing organization is responsible for developing and optimizing semiconductor packaging processes and equipment to support next-generation technologies. This role involves process qualification, equipment integration, reliability testing, and driving global manufacturing standardization, requiring strong technical leadership and collaboration onsite in Chandler, Arizona.
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Overview
Confidential Client (Engineering) is seeking a Packaging Module Equipment Development Engineer to join their Advanced Packaging team in Chandler, AZ. This hands-on, on-site role focuses on developing and qualifying semiconductor packaging assembly processes, integrating equipment (dispense, mold, cure), and designing reliability testing and statistical process controls to support manufacturing scale-up and factory standardization.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, optimize, and qualify advanced packaging assembly processes, materials, and hardware configurations to meet yield, reliability, and cost targets.
- Lead first-time process integrations and equipment selection with emphasis on dispense, mold, and cure technologies.
- Design and execute reliability simulation and testing (heat, humidity, temperature cycling, mechanical/dynamic forces).
- Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to characterize process windows and improve productivity.
- Create data-driven quality screens, acceleration methods, and failure-mode-driven mitigation plans.
- Define raw material and tooling specifications; collaborate with suppliers, contract assemblers, procurement, and supplier quality teams.
- Drive global standardization of product qualifications, manufacturing quality systems, equipment configurations, and process flows.
- Author technical reports, process specifications, qualification logs, and documents to support technology transfer into manufacturing.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications (applicants must meet one of the options below):
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field with 4+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience.
- OR Master’s degree in a matching STEM discipline with 3+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience.
- OR PhD in a matching STEM discipline with 6+ months of relevant semiconductor industry experience.
Required experience parameters:
- Practical use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing technical change control, equipment sustaining, or quality/data systems.
- Structured problem-solving skills with hypothesis-driven, data-validated validation plans.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years hands-on semiconductor packaging process development or equipment engineering.
- Experience managing first-time process integration, tooling selection, or equipment qualifications — specifically with dispense, mold, or cure hardware.
- Track record managing complex, time-sensitive technical projects through development and manufacturing transfer.
- Strong leadership, strategic influencing, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Deep analytical mindset and action-oriented decision making.
Compensation & Work Location
- Salary range (US): $133,800 — $188,890 per year.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Shift: Shift 1 (United States).
- Work model: On-site presence in Chandler, AZ required.
- Industry: Engineering.
- Employment: If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client; Careertakes is the recruiting partner.
Additional Notes
- This role requires regular, hands-on collaboration in lab and factory environments with advanced equipment and materials.
- Confidential Client follows ethical hiring practices and does not charge candidates recruitment or processing fees.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please let your recruiter know if you require assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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