Maintenance Technical Specialist

Introduce Soitec and context of the position

How does something you do not see improve your daily life? This is what our products do and they are in your smartphones, cars, and connected objects. They make them more efficient and less energy intensive. We are passionate about innovation in technology and proud of the value we create for our customers. At Soitec, we are also in a state of transformation: cultural, managerial, and digital. We want to make our company an organization where freedom of action and accountability guide our actions. Do you want to change things or test a new idea? If so, what are you waiting for? It is time to come to Soitec!

What does the job consist?

This role involves equipment maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, record keeping, documentation, and adherence to standard operating procedures, all aimed at ensuring smooth business operations within departmental guidelines and corporate policies. The position requires performing 12-hour shifts to support production activities and assist Engineers in equipment improvement activities.

12 hour shift ops support

• Perform scheduled equipment maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Repair and troubleshoot equipment according to the standard operating procedures and carry out corrective actions as per specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment problems and assist in major repairs and troubleshooting.
• Follow standard operating procedures and carry out corrective actions as per specifications.
• Propose improvements to standard operating procedures and explain them to ensure adherence by Technicians and below.
• Assist new Technicians with their On-The-Job Training (OJT).
• Maintain records of all shift-related events and activities.
• Provide accurate documentation of line issues and fill up and file the checklists.
• Propose improvements to standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of the Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) system to monitor and analyze SPC charts.
• Minimize equipment downtime, improve equipment quality, reduce maintenance costs, and conform to compliance requirements and internal guidelines.
• Coordinate with operators to ensure efficient work to meet manufacturing and module objectives.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the production floor, sub FAB, and maintenance support areas.

Improvement activities and quality aspect

• Assist in cost reduction activities.
• Participate in improvement activities/projects to enhance productivity and quality of equipment/process.
• React to and anticipate possible quality issues.
• Perform preventive actions.

These activities aim to achieve cost efficiency, improve overall standards of work, and ensure the quality of products and services.

Requirements & qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Microelectronics Engineering.

Technical / Job Knowledge:

• Strong logical thinking capabilities and good analytical skills with a sense of ownership and accountability.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or electrical industry working in a clean room environment.
• Preference for prior experience in the maintenance of Implant, RTP (Rapid Thermal Processing), PLA (Plasma), or Horizontal or Vertical Furnaces.