Offline Metrology Equipment Senior Engineer

Introduce Soitec and context of the position

How does something you do not see improve your daily life? This is what our products do and they are in your smartphones, cars, and connected objects. They make them more efficient and less energy intensive. We are passionate about innovation in technology and proud of the value we create for our customers. At Soitec, we are also in a state of transformation: cultural, managerial and digital. We want to make our company an organization where freedom of action and accountability guide our actions. Do you want to change things or test a new idea? If so, what are you waiting for? It is time to come to Soitec!

What does the job consist?

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Operational Support & Equipment Ownership

• Take technical ownership of assigned equipment to ensure availability, reliability and production readiness.
• Plan, execute and optimise preventive and corrective maintenance to minimise equipment downtime.
• Lead equipment troubleshooting, root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide hands-on onsite support when required, including outside normal working hours, weekends and public holidays, in accordance with company arrangements.
• Drive equipment recovery through timely escalation, structured action plans and follow-up until issue closure.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering and suppliers to resolve equipment issues and support operational priorities.
• Ensure equipment meets established performance and qualification criteria before release to production.

2. Equipment Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyse equipment KPIs, including uptime, MTBF, MTTR, OEE and equipment-related SPC trends.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, throughput, measurement stability and operational efficiency.
• Review and optimise preventive maintenance programmes, procedures and maintenance effectiveness.
• Lead improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, enhance productivity and optimize maintenance costs.
• Evaluate equipment upgrades, modifications and obsolescence risks to ensure long-term equipment sustainability.

3. Documentation, Records & Reporting

• Establish, review and maintain equipment specifications, standard operating procedures and maintenance instructions.
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, best-known methods and equipment recovery procedures.
• Ensure accurate, complete and timely maintenance records, PM checklists, calibration reports and equipment histories.
• Document equipment failures, root cause investigations, corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Prepare and present equipment performance reports, downtime analysis, technical findings and improvement plans.
• Maintain proper documentation, revision control and approval records for equipment modifications, qualifications and production release.
• Collaborate with engineering counterparts across fabs to share technical knowledge, adopt best practices and standardise maintenance procedures.

4. Equipment Projects & Supplier Management

• Lead or support equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, upgrades and qualification activities.
• Coordinate technical requirements, site preparation, facilities readiness and equipment acceptance plans.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones and action plans to ensure timely production readiness.
• Manage supplier technical escalations and drive effective troubleshooting and equipment recovery.
• Review supplier technical findings, root cause analysis and corrective actions to ensure sustainable issue resolution.
• Monitor supplier commitments and ensure timely completion of outstanding technical actions.

5. Cost Efficiency & Spare Parts Management

• Identify and implement maintenance cost reduction opportunities without compromising equipment performance or quality.
• Review spare parts consumption, critical spares requirements and inventory optimisation.
• Evaluate alternative parts, second-source suppliers, refurbishment and repair opportunities.
• Support maintenance budgeting and technical evaluation of supplier quotations and service proposals.
• Optimise equipment lifecycle costs through effective maintenance and spare parts management.

6. Training & Technical Development

• Provide technical guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to equipment technicians.
• Develop training materials and troubleshooting guides to strengthen technical competency.
• Support technicians in developing independent troubleshooting and equipment recovery capabilities.
• Promote technical knowledge sharing and standardisation of best practices within the team.
• Continuously enhance technical competencies to support evolving equipment technologies and manufacturing requirements.

7. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure equipment activities comply with company EHS, quality, cleanroom and safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain equipment safety procedures, risk assessments and relevant safety documentation.
• Support equipment-related quality investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure safe maintenance practices, good housekeeping and compliance with established procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement programmes, audits and equipment risk assessments.

Requirements & qualifications

Education & Technical Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Microelectronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Prior hands-on experience in semiconductor FAB equipment maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
• Practical maintenance and troubleshooting experience with one or more of the following equipment types:
• Wafer thickness measurement systems.
• Wafer sorting and handling equipment.
• Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM).
• Film stress measurement systems.
• Good understanding of equipment operating principles, calibration, measurement stability and preventive maintenance practices.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, fault isolation and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience in supplier technical management, equipment qualification and reliability improvement is preferred.

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates strong equipment ownership, accountability and urgency in resolving technical issues.
• Proactive, self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Applies analytical thinking and systematic problem-solving to complex equipment challenges.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with cross-functional teams, suppliers and engineering counterparts across fabs.
• Possesses strong technical writing, reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally.
• Able to prioritise multiple responsibilities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrates strong follow-through and commitment to timely resolution of equipment issues.
• Adaptable, resourceful and committed to continuous learning and technical development.
• Willing to provide onsite technical support when required to meet operational needs.

Key Performance Expectations

• Sustain and improve equipment availability, uptime, MTBF and MTTR.
• Reduce recurring equipment failures and unplanned downtime through effective corrective actions.
• Ensure timely completion and effectiveness of preventive maintenance activities.
• Drive equipment recovery, technical escalation and closure of outstanding issues.
• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date equipment documentation and maintenance records.
• Deliver measurable improvements in equipment reliability, throughput and maintenance cost.
• Promote cross-fab best-practice alignment and standardisation of equipment maintenance procedures.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality and operational requirements.