CMP/Backlap Area Equipment Engineer
Polar Semiconductor · Bloomington, MN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $80k–$128k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Polar Semiconductor (industrial) in Bloomington, MN. MN, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the BEOL equipment group on CMP and Backlap (AMAT Mirra, Disco, Nitto), while working in partnership with production, process and maintenance team members.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, Robotics
- Base pay
- $80k–$128k
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- About 9% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $89k–$141k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 53%
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- Lean 44%
- ✓ Root cause 29%
- New product launch 26%
- EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Polar Semiconductor
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington
3 other open roles at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
- Equipment Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Facilities Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Polar SemiconductorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Duties
- ◆Develop high level troubleshooting skills and proliferate across maintenance department
- ◆Work with OEM’s/vendors for equipment support
- ◆Ensure proper stocking/pricing of crib parts
- ◆Provide content for, and submit updates for controlled documentation (PM procedures, check-sheets, work instructions, etc.)
- ◆Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment according to operating manuals, schematics, blueprints, etc.
- ◆Safely perform work in a hazardous environment utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (including SCBA or respirator).
- ◆Interface between process engineering and maintenance technicians
- ◆Engage in systematic troubleshooting to identify root-cause of failures.
- ◆Minimize tool down-time and variability to increase equipment availability.
- ◆Document all maintenance activities in Equipment Management System.
- ◆Drive CQI and cost reduction projects
- ◆Monitor, analyze, and address SPC issues.
- ◆Communicate issues effectively to the all team members.
- ◆Partner with Production team members and area engineers to support equipment
Requirements
- ✓Knowledge of electronics and control systems, mechanics/robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics and vacuum systems.
- ✓Skill in diagnosing equipment issues
- ✓Understanding of SPC principles.
- ✓PC skills and familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- ✓Ability to properly use common hand tools.
- ✓Ability to properly use personal protective equipment.
- ✓Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.
- ✓Ability in multi-tasking complex projects.
- ✓Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision.
- ✓Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical related fields
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As an Equipment Engineer at Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the BEOL equipment group on CMP and Backlap (AMAT Mirra, Disco, Nitto), while working in partnership with production, process and maintenance team members. EE’s monitor tool performance to ensure/modify pm frequencies and schedules, along with creating/modifying pm procedures and checklists. Also assist in working with OEM’s and other vendors to ensure proper stocking level of spare parts, pricing and addressing supply down issues. They are also required to assist with equipment installs; tests; create and modify equipment procedures; and increase tool uptime through systematic problem solving and troubleshooting, quality workmanship, thoroughly document all maintenance performed in established check sheets and tracking programs, and routine review of maintenance check sheets and procedures. They monitor, analyze and address SPC issues for area processes on a daily basis and respond to SPC out of control issues.
Preferred
- +Experience on AMAT Mira (Desica, Mesa, OnTrak), Disco backlap.
- +Project Management experience
- +Knowledge of SPC
What We Offer
About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area
Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities.