MOCVD Equipment Engineer

lumentum· Lumentum Operations LLC
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📍 USA - CA - San Jose (Rose)Full time💰 USD 88K–125K
Full timeLumentum Operations LLC

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As a member of the Equipment Engineering staff, the Wafer Fab Equipment Engineer will have ownership of one or more tool sets within a wafer fab manufacturing operation. Equipment Engineers are responsible for the overall availability and performance of their assigned equipment sets in accordance with SEMI E10.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Design and implement maintenance programs to improve tool availability and reduce cost of ownership;
  • Analyze equipment performance metrics (MTBF, uptime, MTTR, etc.) to determine areas for improvement;   
  • Write PM procedures, checklists, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions for your assigned equipment set;
  • Evaluate and recommend the selection of new process equipment;
  • Plan, manage and execute all assigned equipment installations or upgrades to the Fab or manufacturing equipment;
  • Continuous improvement of reliability, availability, yield and quality as well as cost and scrap reduction support;
  • Assists equipment maintenance technicians in the troubleshooting of critical down tools;
  • Establish and maintain spare part Bill of Materials (BOMs) for assigned equipment.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of Equipment Engineering experience is preferred;
  • Solid background working as a sustaining equipment engineer in a 24/7 manufacturing environment;
  • Proven track record of systematically improving MTBF and tool availability by implementing root cause corrective actions;
  • Ability to generate necessary equipment documentation for an equipment maintenance organization;
  • Strong project leadership, organization and excellent communication skills;
  • Basic understanding of safety, health and environmental area;
  • Technically strong in electrical, mechanical, and can lead troubleshooting of down time of equipment;
  • Ability to provide the highest level of in-house support for tool down situations;
  • Manage new tool installations, modifications and upgrades to existing tools;
  • Strong computer skills to include Word, Excel, and Project.

Pay Range:

P40-USA-1 :$87,550.00 - $125,050.00

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the MOCVD Equipment Engineer role at lumentum?
The listed salary for this MOCVD Equipment Engineer position at lumentum is USD 88K–125K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the MOCVD Equipment Engineer position at lumentum located?
This MOCVD Equipment Engineer role at lumentum is based in USA - CA - San Jose (Rose). The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the MOCVD Equipment Engineer role at lumentum full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a MOCVD Equipment Engineer role in the Lumentum Operations LLC department at lumentum.
Which team or department does the MOCVD Equipment Engineer at lumentum belong to?
This MOCVD Equipment Engineer position is part of the Lumentum Operations LLC department at lumentum. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the MOCVD Equipment Engineer position at lumentum?
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When was the MOCVD Equipment Engineer job at lumentum posted?
This MOCVD Equipment Engineer position at lumentum was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
MOCVD Equipment Engineer
lumentum · 💰 USD 88K–125K
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