Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Equipment Engineer - Chemical Mechanical Planarization

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
At least 3–5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, specifically with chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) equipment, is required.
A deep understanding of CMP physics, slurry chemistry, pad conditioning, and metrology is required.
Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, and Minitab, and with statistical process control (SPC), is required.
Familiarity with SEMI standards and SECS/GEM equipment communication protocols is required.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, calibration, and acceptance testing (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new and upgraded CMP tools, such as Applied Materials, Ebara, and AMAT tools.
Develop and execute equipment qualification plans to ensure tools meet specifications for planarity, defectivity, and throughput.
Collaborate with tool vendors to resolve technical challenges during ramp-up.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures using methods such as 8D and Fishbone diagrams.
Partner with Process Integration, Metrology, and Yield Engineering teams to align equipment capabilities with process windows.
Support development of new CMP recipes for advanced node technologies, including 4nm, 3nm, or custom nodes.
Ensure equipment operations comply with safety standards and environmental regulations for chemical handling and waste disposal.
Lead safety audits and implement corrective actions for equipment-related hazards.

Category	Terafab
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	278367
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>We are building Terafab, a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. The facility houses logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production under one roof, optimized for rapid iteration and maximum compute density per square foot. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the installation, qualification, optimization, reconfiguration and maintenance of state-of-the-art Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) tools. Your work will directly impact the yield and performance of Tesla's custom semiconductor chips, which are essential for our SI, Autopilot, and powertrain systems. You will bridge the gap between equipment hardware and process requirements to achieve the extreme throughput and uniformity targets of the Terafab facility. This is a highly hands-on role at one of the most ambitious fab programs in the world. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Lead the installation, calibration, and acceptance testing (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new and upgraded CMP tools (e.g., Applied Materials, Ebara, AMAT)
Develop and execute equipment qualification plans to ensure tools meet Terafab’s rigorous specifications for planarity, defectivity, and throughput
Collaborate with tool vendors to resolve technical challenges during ramp-up
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, utilizing methodologies such as 8D or Fishbone diagrams
Partner closely with Process Integration, Metrology, and Yield Engineering teams to align equipment capabilities with process windows
Support the development of new CMP recipes for advanced node technologies (e.g., 4nm, 3nm, or custom Tesla nodes)
Ensure all equipment operations comply with Tesla’s strict safety standards and environmental regulations regarding chemical handling and waste disposal
Lead safety audits and implement corrective actions for equipment-related hazards

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, specifically with CMP equipment (e.g., Applied Materials Endura, Ebara Polaris, or similar)
Deep understanding of CMP physics, slurry chemistry, pad conditioning, and metrology
Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, JMP, Minitab) and statistical process control (SPC)
Familiarity with SEMI standards and equipment communication protocols (SECS/GEM)

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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