Equipment Process Engineer

Job Title

Equipment Process Engineer

Role Summary

This role owns high-volume semiconductor manufacturing equipment and associated processes to enable device miniaturization and mass production of integrated circuits. The role is based onsite in the Penang manufacturing site and supports equipment operation, qualification, maintenance, process control, and technology transfer.

The engineer will drive production efficiency, yield, and equipment reliability through measurement, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and coordination with suppliers and global manufacturing sites.

Experience Level

Level - Mid-Career. Typical candidates have 3+ years of relevant experience; fresh graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for the role include:

• Own operation and performance of critical high-volume manufacturing equipment and process modules.
• Perform tests and measurements to control critical dimensions and detect defects; analyze results to drive corrective action.
• Recommend and implement equipment and process modifications to improve safety, quality, cost, productivity, and yield.
• Manage manufacturing capacity and support factory ramps, including equipment install/conversion and qualification activities.
• Execute and oversee maintenance and repair activities for tools and modules.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and interact with equipment suppliers as needed.
• Develop and optimize excursion prevention and detection systems for equipment/processes.
• Participate in technology transfer: training, installation audits, and qualification to ensure matched processing across sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and extended teams to meet production and program milestones.

Requirements

Minimum and preferred skills, excluding formal education listed below.

• Must-have: At least 3 years of relevant experience in equipment/process support for semiconductor manufacturing or equivalent practical experience.
• Must-have: Ability to work onsite and operate within scheduled shift patterns (Shift 1, Malaysia).
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, process control, and qualification activities in a high-volume fab environment.
• Must-have: Strong measurement and data-analysis skills to control process variables and drive corrective actions.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with technology transfer between manufacturing sites, supplier engagement, and formal qualification processes (safety and manufacturing readiness).
• Nice-to-have: Experience leading continuous-improvement projects targeting safety, quality, cost, productivity, defects, or yield.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Chemical engineering, or another technical/science discipline is listed; a Master's degree in those fields is also referenced. The posting indicates these qualifications can be met via a combination of industry experience, internships, or relevant coursework/research, so equivalent practical experience is acceptable. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.