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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