What to ExpectWe are building Terafab - a vertically integrated semiconductor factory at an unprecedented scale. Logic, memory, packaging, test, and lithography mask production in one facility, optimized for rapid iteration and the highest compute density ever produced under one roof. Without reliable, well-designed equipment, there is no fab.As a Sr. Equipment Engineer at Terafab, you own the full technical life of a tool - from selection through implementation to sustained performance. You challenge requirements, drive design improvements, and you're not satisfied until the tool performs the way Terafab demands - pushing the boundaries of what semiconductor equipment can do at factory scale.What You'll DoOwn the full lifecycle of process equipment - from vendor selection through IQ/OQ/PQ and ongoing performance optimizationLead tool installation across logic, memory, packaging, test, and mask shop domainsEngage vendors at a design level - review and redline drawings, challenge specifications, and originate Terafab-specific designs when commercial solutions fall shortApply mechanical and electromechanical design knowledge to identify root causes and drive hardware improvements that deliver systematic availability gainsDevelop and execute qualification plans including tool-to-tool matching and process baselines; own PM programs, spare parts strategies, and uptime KPIsPartner with Process and Automation Engineers to resolve equipment-related excursions, yield impacts, and tool readiness milestones in support of fab rampWhat You'll BringDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience5+ years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience in a 300mm fab, with demonstrated ability to engage tools at a design level - not just an operational oneHands‑on experience installing and qualifying at least two advanced process tool types (including EUV lithography or other ultra‑high‑precision tools), with a track record of driving tool performance from qualification through rampStrong mechanical and electromechanical design fundamentals - able to read and interpret drawings, identify failure modes, evaluate proposed modifications, and engage vendors with the technical depth needed to drive the right outcomesDeep understanding of semiconductor equipment subsystems including vacuum, gas delivery, RF plasma, temperature control, and recipe managementExperience managing vendor relationships, negotiating service contracts, and working with SEMI standards (E10, E30, E58) and SECS/GEM protocolsCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High‑Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack‑up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program#J-18808-Ljbffr