Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices services, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities.

We are known for our unmatched optics stack and have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what is possible in AR.

With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation, we have made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences.

The opportunity

As a Senior Equipment Engineering Technician (Etch) within our Manufacturing Engineering team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing plasma etch systems that are essential to our waveguide manufacturing process.

This is a highly hands-on role focused on maximizing tool uptime, resolving complex failures, and driving performance improvements in a cleanroom environment.

You will partner closely with Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, and Operations teams to support high-volume manufacturing and ensure stable, repeatable tool performance.

What you’ll do

Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on plasma etch systems (Plasma-Therm or similar dry etch tools)

Diagnose and resolve issues across vacuum systems, RF power delivery, gas flow systems, and plasma processes

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic subsystems, including motors, pumps, valves, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems

Support tool recovery and uptime efforts, minimizing downtime in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Execute and continuously improve preventive and corrective maintenance procedures

Partner with Process and Equipment Engineers on tool optimization, experiments, and process stability improvements

Analyse equipment performance data to identify root cause and recurring failure modes

Support vendor interactions and escalations, including remote diagnostics and onsite service coordination

Train and mentor junior technicians; develop SOPs and technical documentation

Ensure compliance with cleanroom and safety protocols

What you’ll bring

5+ years of hands-on experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with a strong preference for etch tools

Direct experience with plasma etch systems (Plasma-Therm, Lam, Applied Materials, or similar)

Strong understanding of vacuum systems, RF / plasma systems, gas delivery, and process tool integration

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic domains

Experience with PLC systems, sensors, alarms, and system-level diagnostics

Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-urgency manufacturing environment

Familiarity with cleanroom operations and protocols

Experience documenting maintenance and work orders in systems such as CMMS or equivalent

It’s exciting if you also have

Experience specifically with Plasma-Therm etch tools

Prior support of high-volume semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments

Experience with RF matching networks, mass flow controllers (MFCs), and vacuum pumps (turbo/roughing)

Exposure to process troubleshooting alongside engineering teams

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The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of significantly improving Overall Equipment Efficiency through sophisticated automation enhancements and successful collaboration on new product development. If you are someone who has an analytical mindset, a relentless drive for continuous improvement in OEE, and excellent collaboration skills to work effectively across teams, then this role is for you.

This role will be based temporarily at Santa Ana, CA for a 3-month training period before transitioning to Asheville, OH.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Championing continuous improvement projects to maximise yield, cycle time, and availability of equipment.
• Working hand-in-hand with process engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues, improve equipment reliability, and provide technical guidance.
• Supporting operations to aggressively ramp newly launched products to full-scale production.
• Developing Scada systems to monitor, gather, and process real-time production data.
• Performing in-depth root cause analysis for equipment failures and implementing robust corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability and uptime.

Requirements include:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically focused on equipment engineering, automation, or reliability.
• Demonstrated expertise in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong understanding of robotics, motion control systems, and mechanical/electrical subsystems in a production setting.
• Proven ability to lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) resulting in measurable OEE gains.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions quickly.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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