Equipment Engineering Technician 2 (Nights)

Optimize the performance of tools and equipment for semiconductor wafer production within a cleanroom environment. Cultivate strong internal relationships and provide excellent customer service and support in a timely manner. Proactively address technical issues employing physical model troubleshooting to minimize tool downtime and resolve root causes. Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance to specifications and systematically maintain detailed documentation of work performed. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to maximize operational effectiveness.

• ◆Continually improve upon theoretical knowledge of electronic, mechanical, robotics/wafer handling, pneumatic, vacuum, chemical, and gas delivery systems related to semiconductor manufacturing and any other subsystem relevant to the technical area
• ◆Employ basic competencies in electronic troubleshooting, incorporating knowledge of electromechanical concepts, specific process theory and the application of in-depth tool design to analyze individual subsystem and component theories
• ◆Propose projects for reducing cost, improving tool availability and increasing tool and/or systems efficiency
• ◆Perform routine tasks and respond to and address tool downtime promptly, conduct thorough inspections, test and troubleshoot to identify technical issues; perform corrective maintenance according to specifications; begin to gain experience to complex tasks and collaborate with tool owner to identify root causes
• ◆Assist tool owners with project management related to equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations and by tracking tool performance; special projects may be assigned to improve tool reliability and reduce scrap risk on equipment failures
• ◆Perform preventative maintenance; suggest modifications of preventative maintenance procedures and specifications to the tool owner to improve tool availability
• ◆Work with and around hazardous chemicals and gases; includes pouring chemicals, changing out gases or working in environments in which hazardous chemicals and/or gases are present and/or utilized
• ◆Fully comprehend and utilize work stream and parts management systems; use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to determine the health of tools
• ◆Possess functional knowledge of test equipment and specialty tools required to perform daily tasks
• ◆Work with the engineering teams to complete modifications to existing equipment and the installation of new equipment
• ◆Systematically maintain and update process documentation through required real-time system entries of all work performed
• ◆Maintain a clean working area and follow 5S principles while performing preventative and corrective maintenance; ensure consistent quality output and perform tasks in accordance with all quality procedures, standards and specifications
• ◆Comply with and follow all specified environmental, safety and health, cleanroom, chemical handling protocols and procedures and maintain all manufacturing certifications as required
• ◆Report accidents and spills promptly; make recommendations to improve safe work practices
• ◆Must be able to perform the essentials duties of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation

• ◆Participate in tool improvement projects
• ◆Possess knowledge to complete simple tasks with minimal guidance and/or direction and report to senior level technicians on findings; share knowledge with lower-level technicians to help elevate the overall ability of the group
• ◆Communicate with operators to understand differences in performance in comparison to normal functions
• ◆Submit continuous improvement ideas and assist implementation of solutions to routine suggestions
• ◆Develop an understanding of multiple toolsets, how they are utilized, and components used in conjunction with toolsets
• ◆Collaborate with members of manufacturing, equipment and process engineering teams to resolve quality and productivity challenges; assist engineering teams in performing process experiments or new test methods

• ✓Ability to wear any required PPE and cleanroom garments including, but not limited to, full-body jumpsuit, safety glasses, nitrile gloves, face masks, hairnets, hoods and closed-toe cleanroom shoes
• ✓Ability to read, comprehend and follow written procedures, both on paper and a computer monitor, and ability to respond to verbal directions accurately and efficiently
• ✓Basic personal computer and keyboarding skills for the accurate input of data; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• ✓Basic understanding of statistical process control principals
• ✓Ability to read, follow and interpret schematics
• ✓Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate written and orally
• ✓Basic electrical/mechanical troubleshooting ability
• ✓Demonstrated work performance in an environment requiring a high level of attention to detail and follow-up
• ✓Basic math skills such as adding, subtracting