Test Floor Equipment Engineer (New Equipment Setup & Qualification)

Position Summary

This role is responsible for installation, setup, and qualification of new equipment to ensure tools are fully operational, stable, and ready for production. The engineer will drive end-to-end equipment bring-up, including mechanical setup, system integration, validation, and production release in compliance with qualification procedures

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Key Responsibilities

Equipment Setup & Installation

• Lead installation, hook-up, and commissioning of new test equipment (tester, handler, peripherals)

• Perform mechanical setup, calibration, and alignment

• Ensure facility readiness (power, CDA, cooling, network)

System Integration & Debug

• Configure tester programs, handler recipes, and interfaces

• Validate system integration (Tester ↔ Handler ↔ MES)

• Perform dry runs and troubleshoot setup issues

Equipment Qualification

• Execute engineering qualification runs and evaluate equipment performance

• Monitor stability, reject/jam rate, and handling quality

• Support data collection and qualification documentation

Production Release

• Compile qualification results and ensure checklist completion

• Coordinate with Process, Quality, and Equipment Support teams

• Release equipment for production after approval

Continuous Improvement

• Support ramp stabilization and troubleshooting

• Improve setup efficiency and qualification cycle time

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Work Schedule

•                Working Days: Thursday to Monday

•                Off Days: Tuesday and Wednesday

• May require extended support during critical equipment ramp-up

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Degree in engineering or related field (e.g., Mechatronics, Manufacturing)

Skills & Experience

• Strong mechanical knowledge (alignment, motion systems, handling mechanisms)

• Basic understanding of electrical/control systems

• Hands-on experience with equipment setup or maintenance preferred

Preferred

• Experience in semiconductor test floor or manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with equipment qualification or new tool setup

• Basic data analysis using Excel or similar tools

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Core Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Hands-on and detail-oriented

• Ability to work in fast-paced production environment

• Good teamwork and cross-functional communication

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Success Metrics

• On-time equipment installation and qualification

• Stable tool performance with minimal issues

• Successful release of equipment to production