Spare Parts Sourcing and Supplier Development Engineer

Job Description

Purpose A highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to lead the sourcing, evaluation, and lifecycle management of spare parts for semiconductor manufacturing equipment This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment uptime, cost control, and supplier quality within the semiconductor fab environment, Key Responsibility Spare Parts Sourcing & Procurement Identify, source, and procure critical and non-critical spare parts for front-end semiconductor equipment (e-g , etch, deposition, lithography, CMP), Develop and maintain an approved supplier list for equipment parts and consumables, Collaborate with equipment engineering, maintenance, and procurement teams to forecast demand and optimize inventory, Supplier Evaluation & Qualification Lead technical and commercial evaluations of spare parts suppliers, including OEMs and third-party vendors, Conduct supplier audits and risk assessments in coordination with Quality and Procurement teams, Support cost reduction initiatives through alternative part qualification and localization strategies, Technical Analysis & Lifecycle Management Perform technical reviews and reverse engineering (if required) of spare parts to determine form-fit-function equivalency, Manage the lifecycle of parts, including obsolescence planning, phase-in/phase-out, and refurbishment programs, Maintain documentation such as BOMs, drawings, specifications, and usage history, Qualification Qualifications Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or equipment spare parts sourcing preferred, Familiarity with semiconductor equipment (e-g , AMAT, LAM, TEL, ASML, KLA, etc ) and spare part assemblies, Experience with ERP/MRP systems and technical drawing interpretation (e-g , CAD, BOMs), Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills, Knowledge of global sourcing, cost modeling, and inventory optimization, Preferred Skills Experience with part localization and second-source development, Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus, Understanding of fab operations, PM schedules, and maintenance best practices, Experience Additional Technical Requirements Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Fab operations, Maintenance, Equipment Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to align on equipment performance needs and part specifications, Support new tool installations and fab ramp-up activities by securing timely availability of critical spares, Cost, Quality & Delivery (CQD) Management Monitor spare part performance using KPIs such as MTBF, failure rate, lead time, and total cost of ownership, Resolve part quality or fit issues, engaging suppliers for corrective actions or design changes, Competencies Customer Empathy Customer Empathy Agility Agility Teamwork Teamwork Future Ready Future Ready Deep Domain Knowledge Deep Domain Knowledge Pioneering Pioneering Purposeful Pursuit of Goals Purposeful Pursuit of Goals