E&R Strengthens North American Semiconductor Presence with New U.S. Subsidiary

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Sep 24, 2025, 22:57 ET

PHOENIX, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- E&R Engineering Corp., a global leader in semiconductor laser and plasma equipment, announced the launch of its U.S. subsidiary in Phoenix, Arizona, established in August 2025. The new subsidiary strengthens E&R's footprint and service capabilities, responding to rapid growth in the North American semiconductor industry.

Expanding Service Network and Strengthening Local Support

E&R has been cultivating the North American semiconductor market for a decade, and is expected to add nine new customers next year while maintaining steady shipments.

To enhance support, E&R will establish laser and plasma demo labs in Phoenix and Portland by 2026, enabling local sample testing and process parameters fine-tuning to shorten development cycles and speed time-to-market.

Kevin Chang, General Manager of E&R USA, commented:
"With over a decade serving Tier-1 North American semiconductor customers, our global E&R service team—spanning more than 13 nationalities—delivers unmatched expertise and deep familiarity with our clients' operations. Next year, we expect to add nine new North American customers and expand installation services into Canada. Tool deliveries will begin in Q4 2025, with order visibility extending into the first half of 2026, and are expected to contribute significantly to the parent company's revenue."

Collaborating with Taiwanese Semiconductor Partners to Advance Global Market Expansion

At SEMICON West in Phoenix (Booth #1561), E&R will showcase its laser and plasma solutions alongside over ten Taiwanese partners in semiconductor equipment, materials, and automation solutions, highlighting Taiwan's advanced packaging expertise.

Featured solutions include:

Wet processes: Coating, Developing, Etching equipment
RDL Plating equipment
High-Power Burn-in Testing equipment
TGV/TSV Inspection equipment
Wafer-Level Electrical Testing: Auto RS & Leakage Measurement equipment
Heat Sink Bonding and Pressing equipment
AOI Equipment
310×310 mm/515X510mm panel level PVD Equipment
High-Precision Machining Services
IC Tray & Carrier Tape Design and Manufacturing Services
International logistics forwarder service
PCB/ABF Sputter, plasma equipment
Semiconductor AMHS System (OHT/AMR/EFEM)

"E&R Select" Empowers Taiwanese Semiconductor Partners' U.S. Expansion

Kevin also emphasized:
"Through the newly launched E&R Select platform, we leverage E&R existing USA's service network and customer base to help Taiwan partners expand in the U.S., providing high-quality semiconductor equipment, critical components, and skilled technical services while offering companies—especially those without local support—a valuable foothold in North America."

About E&R

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, E&R is a leading developer of semiconductor laser and plasma equipment. With more than 2,000 laser tools and 500 plasma tools installed worldwide, the company provides service and support across major semiconductor hubs in Asia, Europe, and North America.