Equipment Maintenance Engineer (Chemical Etching & Strengthening)

Chemical Etching & Strengthening Processes

Location: Kanchipuram

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site | Passport required

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

About the Role

Equipment Maintenance Engineer

You’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly by maintaining equipment, solving technical problems, and working closely with process engineers to ensure high-quality results.

hands-on engineering

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and repair

  chemical etching tools

  (dry etchers, wet benches, plasma etchers).
• Troubleshoot and fix

  vacuum systems, RF power supplies, pumps, chillers, gas delivery systems, and mass flow controllers

  .
• Monitor and adjust

  etching process parameters

  – etch rate, selectivity, uniformity, and CD profile.
• Support process engineers in solving issues such as

  under-etch, over-etch, and contamination

  .
• Perform

  equipment qualification, calibration, and recipe transfers

  .
• Carry out

  RCA, CAPA, preventive maintenance

  , and

  Kaizen / 5S activities

  to improve reliability and yield.
• Manage

  spare parts

  , update

  SOPs

  , and maintain accurate

  technical documentation

  .
• Ensure full compliance with

  EHS standards

  when handling hazardous gases and chemicals.

What You Bring

• Technical degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics preferred).
  
• Experience with

  chemical etching equipment maintenance

  or similar process tools.
• Solid knowledge of

  pneumatics, electrical circuits, servo systems, and PLC-controlled machinery

  .
• Analytical and troubleshooting mindset — you enjoy finding the root cause and fixing it for good.
  
• Familiarity with

  cleanroom standards

  and

  safety procedures

  .
• Team spirit and clear communication — you’ll work closely with engineers and technicians daily.
  

What You’ll Gain

• Work with cutting-edge

  semiconductor and glass-processing technologies

  .
• Grow your technical skills through

  on-the-job training

  and collaboration with industry experts.
• Be part of a team where your ideas and improvements truly matter.
  
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
  
• Full benefits package: health insurance, training programs, and career development opportunities.