Hardware Qualification & Development Support Engineer (Thin Film)

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor and display industries.

Applied’s focus on advancing semiconductor technology is transforming nearly every aspect of our lives. Semiconductors are the “brains” of modern electronics enabling advances in communications, computing, healthcare, transportation, clean energy, and countless other applications. Our R&D capabilities help achieve breakthroughs that Make Possible a Better Future.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tool build, integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Ensure tool remains up for Process and other hardware qualifications.
• Work with Clean Room Facilities group to specify facilities requirements.
• Understand facilities availability and needs of the tool and work with the facilities group to manage & troubleshoot any facilities related issues.
• High level technical knowledge in at least one R&D discipline (Optic, Electronic, Motion, SEM): (1) Support R&D module owner in “Off & On Tool” Module Integration, Calibration and Qualification (2) Qualify Module performance to spec (on & off tool) (3) Support R&D Development (C&F) activities.
• Qualification of non-system components (isolated from application).
• Define & execute Qualification plans; Define, execute and qualify calibration procedures (off and on tool).
• Perform all standard service activities through Tier I. Able to perform routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes. Completes quality repairs.
• Respond to customer tool issues by communicating with other engineers and participating in escalation conference calls.
• May participate in projects to reduce costs and increase uptime.
• Verify operational quality of system equipment. Assist senior engineers as needed.
• Apply diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems. Use training and experience to identify some process, software or hardware related system problems.
• Strive to perform BKM’s. Use knowledge management systems. Follow all IP guidelines.
• Assume responsibility for complete customer satisfaction within work area.
• Assist in planning, communicating, and coordinating support plans with customer management.
• Manage external customers and support tool issues at customer site.
• Comply with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrate safety as a value.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.
• Prior equipment experiences in Wafer Fabrication Semiconductor tools (CVD, PVD).
• Ability to work with deadlines and with all levels of stakeholders.
• Ability to work in cleanroom work environment.

Working Location

• Science Park II.