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Senior Equipment Engineer

AMD· Engineering
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)$110.4k - $165.6kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Equipment Engineer to join AMD's Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Lab in Austin, TX. Responsible for reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of lab equipment used to validate and manufacture AMD’s next-generation semiconductor products. Mentors technicians, develops best practices, and supports introduction of new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Own the reliability, performance, and operational readiness of ATE lab equipment and infrastructure.
  • Serve as the technical escalation point for complex equipment issues, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Drive equipment uptime, yield improvement, and manufacturing efficiency through data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain maintenance plans, troubleshooting procedures, response flows, and Best Known Methods (BKMs).
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support new technology introductions and equipment readiness.
  • Mentor technicians and engineers while leveraging automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve diagnostics and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, reliability, or automation are a plus.
  • Experience with semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in manufacturing or lab environment (preferred).
  • Strong troubleshooting expertise with electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems, including root cause analysis and hardware debugging.
  • Hands-on experience with ATE platforms and hardware (e.g., Advantest, Cohu, Hontech/Huntech).
  • Knowledge of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, schematics, and electronic test methodologies.
  • Experience creating technical procedures, maintenance documentation, and training materials.

Skills

Required:Reliability engineeringRoot cause analysisMaintenance planning
Nice to have:Data analyticsAutomation/AI-enabled diagnostics

Benefits

  • Benefits offered are described in AMD benefits at a glance.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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