Join Beneq as an Equipment Engineer – Drive Innovation in ALD Technology!

Ready to turn your equipment engineering expertise into real business impact? At Beneq, you’ll keep our ALD tools performing at their best - so our teams and customers can move fast with confidence. You’ll have genuine ownership of tool uptime, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvements that the business relies on every day, and you’ll see the results of your work quickly. 

Beneq, a global leader in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) solutions, is looking for a skilled and proactive Equipment Engineer to join our P Series within the Advanced ALD Business Unit. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, cutting-edge environment, ensuring the reliability and performance of industry-leading ALD process tools.

Your Role at Beneq

As an Equipment Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the performance of our P400 and P800 ALD tools and metrology equipment. Your primary focus will be on maximizing tool uptime through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process hardware testing. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer sample processing and contribute to the continuous improvement of our equipment performance.

Your Key Responsibilities

Tool Maintenance and Uptime

• Ensure high tool availability to meet customer sample and production schedules.

• Perform preventive and regular maintenance on P400 and P800 ALD tools.

• Perform preventive and regular maintenance, and calibration of metrology tools.

• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements to reduce downtime.

Equipment Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.

• Collaborate with engineering, process development, and vendors to address complex problems.

• Analyze root causes of tool failures and implement corrective actions.

Maintenance Program Development

• Define maintenance tasks and programs in Spotilla maintenance management system.

• Define maintenance metrics to support continuous improvement.

• Write technical documentation and work instructions for maintenance tasks.

Process Hardware Testing

• Test, verify, and report on the performance and feasibility of process-related hardware components.

• Work alongside Process Development and Engineering teams to drive improvements.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with engineering, process development, and assembly teams to optimize equipment performance.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to support process and quality improvements.

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.

• Maintain detailed records of equipment performance, maintenance activities, and repairs to identify trends and improvement areas.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a hands-on Equipment Engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to equipment management. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A MSc. Or BSc. in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance or engineering, preferably in the semiconductor industry.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex technical challenges.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across departments.

• Knowledge of thin film processes and experience working in a cleanroom environment is a plus.

Bonus Skills That Set You Apart

• Familiarity with equipment and chemicals used in wafer fabrication, deposition, lithography, or etching processes.

• Familiarity with optical thin film metrology equipment such as ellipsometry

• Experience with maintenance tracking systems.

• Certifications or training in equipment maintenance or thin film processes.

Why You’ll Love It Here 

• At Beneq, you’ll work with cutting-edge ALD technology in a global, high-tech environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement — and your work will have a direct impact on tool performance and customer outcomes. 

• Discover what it’s like to work with us — explore our culture and people 

• Learn more about Beneq by watching a greeting from our CEO 

How to Apply

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your application, including your CV and salary request, by January 19th.  We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may start the interview process during the application period.

Join us at Beneq and be part of shaping the future of ALD technology!

For more information, feel free to contact Lassi Leppilahti, Process Team Manager, at +358 44 709 7430, available during Finnish time (EET) on Wednesday 7.1.2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 or on Wednesday 14.1.2025 from 10:00 to 11:00.

Beneq is the home of atomic layer deposition. Our mission is to be dedicated to the success of the More-than-Moore device makers by delivering best in class, innovative, and flexible ALD equipment and service solutions. In 1984, we established the world’s first industrial production using ALD. Today, we lead the market with products for semiconductor device fabrication, R&D, and varied ALD solutions. We operate globally and employ 170+ people on three continents. We are a unique employer that combines the hands-on, dynamic mindset of a fast-growth startup with the solid funding and resources of a larger enterprise. Beneq’s team of engineers and experts are committed to delivering world class ALD solutions and enabling technology mega trends through advanced solutions. Beneq is headquartered in Finland with legal entities in the USA and Japan.