Equipment Engineering Technician 5 (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.

• ◆Act as a highly skilled specialist and contribute to cross-functional projects within the manufacturing facility; advise junior level technicians and share expertise of 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 technical area
• ◆Apply technical expertise and employ advanced 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
• ◆Collaborate with colleagues to execute strategic goals that deliver cost savings, improve tool capability, availability and efficiency, improve line/die yield, and/or optimize processes and efficiencies across manufacturing
• ◆Partner with tool owners and junior level technicians to respond to and address tool downtime promptly, conduct thorough inspections, test and troubleshoot to identify technical issues; provide recommendations and independently perform advanced corrective maintenance according to specifications; collaborate with tool owner to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions
• ◆Suggest modifications of preventative maintenance procedures and specifications to the tool owner; lend expertise and 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; mentor and train junior level technicians for independent proficiency on advanced corrective or routine preventative maintenance
• ◆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 troubleshoot and determine the health of tools as well as to predict potential failures
• ◆Demonstrate a clear understanding of factory health including cycle time, line yield and safety indicators; drive semiconductor factory-wide lean and Harbarian Process Modeling methodologies to streamline and optimize semiconductor factory processes
• ◆Work with engineering to reach outside the local Semiconductor factory to collaborate on tool issues and to share BKM knowledge; Possess advanced knowledge of test equipment and specialty tools required to perform daily tasks
• ◆Reach outside the local manufacturing to collaborate on tool issues and to share BKM knowledge; research and gain knowledge on tool subsystems and components; possess expert knowledge of test equipment and specialty tools required to perform daily tasks
• ◆Coordinate the installation of new equipment and work with the engineering teams to complete modifications to existing equipment
• ◆Systematically maintain and update process documentation through real time system entries as work is 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 Semiconductor factory 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 reasonable accommodation

• ◆Lead a support team and support cross-functional initiatives
• ◆Implement advanced initiatives across the manufacturing, collaborate with all levels of technicians and tool owners to optimize organizational effectiveness
• ◆Communicate with operators to understand differences in performance in comparison to normal functions
• ◆Submit continuous improvement ideas: implement solutions to advanced suggestions
• ◆Lend expertise to assist and advise tool owners as needed with their specific toolsets
• ◆Collaborate with members of manufacturing, equipment and process engineering teams to resolve quality and productivity challenges: assist engineering technicians in performing process experiments or new test methods