Principal Equipment Engineer Multiple Positions 9938

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n TSMC Arizona Corporationn

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n Mar 31, 2026n

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Job Title

Principal Equipment Engineer #9938

Statement about position/company:

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona's first fab will operate its leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America's leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

As a Principal Equipment Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values - Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Trust. Multiple positions available.

Principal Equipment Engineer - Brief Description

Retrofit component and parameters settings to improve tool performance and availability for diffusion, thin film, lithography or etching equipment in a clean room environment. Install and qualify new tool sets according to planned schedules, to add capacity in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Solve critical equipment issues, improving tool uptime availability and utilization efficiency.
• Implement best known methods in hardware to control tools performance and utilization.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for hardware capability enhancement, driving defect reduction.
• Communicate with cross-function engineers or vendors, and serve as a module liaison with facilities, vendor, and manufacturing shift personnel.

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Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Alternatively, company will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field, plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in an engineering role.

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Technical Skills:

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• Must have 3 years of experience with semiconductor manufacturing principles, practices and techniques as they relate to equipment engineering and maintenance.
• Must have 2 years of experience with 5nm technology or beyond in logic chip semiconductor industry.
• Must have 1 year of experience overseeing junior engineers.
• Must have education or experience with mechanical systems, with a focus on semiconductor lithography track equipment robotics, pneumatics, and electrical systems; and physics and chemistry principles as they apply to semiconductor lithography processes.
• Must have education or experience in mechanical systems knowledge with a focus on semiconductor lithography track equipment robotics, pneumatics, and electrical systems; physics and chemistry principles as they apply to semiconductor lithography processes; and troubleshooting complex defect and hardware issues to resolve root cause issues.

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Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.

Standard Work Hours: 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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As a valued member of the TSMC family, we place a significant focus on your health and well-being. When you are at your best-physically, mentally, and financially-our company is at its best. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program that provides the resources you need to help you manage your health and achieve your goals across many areas of your life. This includes a variety of medical, dental, and vision plan offerings you can choose from that best fit you and your family's needs. Additionally, TSMC provides income-protection programs to financially assist you should you experience an injury or illness, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to help you secure your financial future. TSMC also offers competitive paid time-off programs and paid holidays allowing you to recharge and spend time with your family and loved ones.

Work Location:

5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and we welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of this application process, please contact P_LOA@tsmc.com. Requisition 9938

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n 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 visithttps://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)n

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