Metrology Equipment Engineer

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Semiconductor Metrology Equipment Engineer to support, maintain, and continuously improve advanced wafer inspection and metrology systems within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record working with critical inspection tools, ensuring maximum tool uptime, accuracy, and process capability.

This role plays a key part in yield improvement, process control, and sustaining high‑volume manufacturing through expert technical support of metrology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership for semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
• Install, qualify, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair metrology systems to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
• Act as subject matter expert for inspection and surface‑analysis tools, supporting manufacturing, process engineering, and yield teams.
• Lead fault finding, root cause analysis, and corrective actions across equipment, hardware, software, and process interfaces.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance tool availability, performance, and data quality.
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and recipe optimisation in line with process requirements.
• Work closely with tool vendors for advanced troubleshooting, escalations, and long‑term reliability initiatives.
• Maintain documentation including maintenance procedures, calibration records, and change control.
• Participate in Fab support rotations, including on‑call or shift coverage where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with semiconductor cleanroom, safety, and quality standards.