Semiconductor Equipment Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AR2 ~ 362 Lowell St ~ AR2 PLYMOUTH BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
 

Raytheon is hiring a Semiconductor Equipment Support Engineer. to support and advance our wafer‑fab manufacturing capabilities with a strong focus on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and nitride dielectric process equipment. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a Hands on, high‑mix, high‑reliability manufacturing environment and is motivated by solving complex equipment and process challenges that directly impact mission‑critical hardware. This is the first shift opportunity on a 9/80 schedule with hours from 6-330 Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary equipment owner for ALD and nitride dielectric deposition tools, including uptime, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and optimize ALD/nitride processes for thin‑film uniformity, repeatability, step coverage, defect reduction, and device reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for tool performance issues, process drift, and cross‑module interactions.
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, and Quality to ensure stable production performance and rapid issue resolution.
• Work with equipment vendors on upgrades, maintenance strategies, and installation of new hardware or capabilities.
• Generate preventative maintenance plans, equipment health monitoring metrics, and tool documentation.
• Support factory capacity planning, cycle‑time reduction initiatives, and yield improvements.
• Execute experiments using DOE methodology and provide clear data analysis and reporting.
• Ensure all equipment meets safety, facilities, and compliance requirements

Qualifications You Must Have   

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and/or repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Familiar with SEMI 10 semiconductor standards
• Read and understand equipment manuals and schematics
• Must have a fundamental understanding of SPC controls with the ability to implement SPC control plans on existing equipment and new equipment installations
• Able to document work and provide detailed pass downs.
• Able to document relevant work instructions for preventative maintenance program.
• Experience with predictive maintenance and SPC controls using FDC software
• Related experience as a hand-on Equipment Maintenance Technician/ Engineer maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment or military equipment
• Self-starter able to work independently as well as work in groups while leading a team
• Ability to pull and analyze tool data
• Proficient use of MS Office products
•  Knowledge of thin‑film metrology (ellipsometry, XRR, TEM, XPS, FTIR).
• Background in high‑reliability aerospace or defense semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience implementing tool upgrades, retrofits, and continuous‑improvement projects.
• Demonstrated ability to indirectly lead multidisciplinary problem‑solving teams
• experience in semiconductor equipment engineering, with hands‑on experience in ALD and or Nitride systems 
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex vacuum, plasma, thermal, and control‑system subsystems.
• Familiarity with SPC, FDC, and data‑driven equipment monitoring tools.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and support a dynamic production setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

 
What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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