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Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world's leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Who We're Looking For:
TSMC, the world's leading independent semiconductor foundry, is seeking highly motivated, results-oriented, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team as a Equipment Engineer. This pivotal role is located within our fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment at TSMC WA, offering a dynamic range of technical challenges and opportunities for significant impact.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
As an Entry-Level Equipment Engineer, you will be an integral part of one of our specialized equipment engineering teams (e.g., Lithography, Etch, Diffusion, Implanter, Chemical Mechanical Polishing, or Thin Films). Your responsibilities will include:

• Learning and Application: Develop a foundational understanding of semiconductor equipment design and operation to support and enhance tool availability.
• Equipment Support: Assist in maintaining equipment stability and contribute to improvement initiatives through logical problem-solving.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a dynamic, 24/7 manufacturing environment, collaborating with experienced engineers and technicians.

Requirements:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field such as Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Optics.
• Technical Aptitude: A strong interest in technology and a basic understanding of IC processing equipment.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Eagerness to learn and apply logical problem-solving techniques to improve equipment performance.
• Communication: Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.
• Foundational Knowledge (Preferred, not required): Basic familiarity with concepts like Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plus.
• Hands-on Approach: Willingness to engage in a hands-on fab working environment and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership for tasks.
• Key Engineering Traits: We value candidates who display:
  • Resilience: The ability to learn from challenges and recover quickly from technical difficulties.
  • Adaptability: The capacity to adjust to changing priorities and learn new skills to meet company goals.
  • Data-Curiosity: An interest in using data to understand and support engineering solutions.
  • Goal-Oriented: A determination to learn and contribute to achieving team objectives.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Initiative-driven with adaptable priorities and responsibilities to support business needs.
• Team player with leadership skills, able to multitask in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Goal-driven with experience in high-performing team cultures.
• Quick to assimilate new technology.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex problems and addressing root causes.

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to spend majority of shift on feet, both walking and standing, with occasional sitting.
• Frequent coordinated use of hands.
• Lift and or carry up to 56 pounds.
• Pushing or pulling 66 pounds.
• Occasionally reach, bend forward while standing, or squat.

Eligibility:

• All applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• To be eligible for employment at TSMC, candidates must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening. Please note, in compliance with Washington state regulations, the drug screen will not test for cannabis (marijuana) use.

Work Location & Schedule:
This position operates on-site at our Camas, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm; however, there may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet project demands.
Total Rewards:
Pay Transparency & Other Compensation:
At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position, the starting salary typically ranges between $87,000 and $106,764 per year. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $87,000 - $115,580 depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level. TSMC's total compensation package also includes market-competitive pay, profit sharing and incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance.
* This position is also eligible for a Sign-On Bonus depending on various factors.
* This position is also eligible for a Relocation Bonus depending on various factors.
Benefits:
Employees and their families are offered access to comprehensive coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, our wellbeing program, as well as basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Additionally, employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan with an employer match and participate in the employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 12 recognized holidays per year and accrue 120 hours of paid time off annually their first year.
Onsite amenities include a fitness center, a game room, on-site physical therapist, and a subsidized café where meals cost as low as $6 a day!
If you have questions or want to learn more about our offered benefits, email recruitingwa@tsmc.com.
EOE Statement:
TSMC Washington, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at recruitingwa@tsmc.com. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC's obligations under applicable employment law.
TSMC Core Values
At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work:
• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company's success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees.
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice.
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.
(For more details on TSMC's Core Values, please visit:https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)
Date: Jul 8, 2026
Country/Region: US
City: Camas
Company: TSMC Washington