Senior Equipment Engineer, Equipment Engineering
AmazonSenior Equipment Engineer, Equipment Engineering
AmazonLocation
Pasadena, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/21/2026
Compensation
$137,300 - $185,700 per year
Job description
The Semiconductor Senior Equipment Engineer at Amazon CQC is responsible for developing, sustaining, and optimizing advanced semiconductor R&D equipment and processes. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams including process development engineering, supply chain, and R&D stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in a specific area of semiconductor technology and a willingness to learn across various domains. The team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of superconducting process technology in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Requirements
- AS/BS in mechanical, electrical engineering or related field.
- 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry or with high precision equipment applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers.
- Experience with project management of technical projects.
- Knowledge of equipment cleanliness and safety standards such as ISO, CE, UL, SEMI, NFPA.
- Experience with tools and systems to analyze data including Excel, Access, SQL or other data management systems.
- Knowledge of diverse MHS, industrial mechanical and electrical systems and automation.
Responsibilities
- Sustain semiconductor R&D operations by quickly resolving equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Lead improvement projects to enhance R&D throughput and process development cycles.
- Develop and improve equipment validation procedures for semiconductor R&D tools.
- Train and mentor junior engineers on equipment operation and maintenance best practices.
- Create and implement preventative and predictive maintenance documents and schedules.
- Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development.
- Interface with equipment communication protocols and collaborate on recipe development.
- Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance activities to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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