Equipment Engineer - Dry Etch

Polar Semiconductor, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor, LLC in Bloomington, Minnesota, seeks a Dry Etch Equipment Engineer to monitor, sustain, and improve AMAT Centura, LAM2300, and TEL UnityMe+ tools. You will collaborate with OEMs and production teams to reach performance targets and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include improving maintenance procedures, reducing tool downtime, performing troubleshooting, and documenting activities in the Equipment Management System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical related fields.
• Minimum two years’ experience maintaining equipment.
• Knowledge of electronics and control systems, mechanics/robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics and vacuum systems.
• PC skills and familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to properly use common hand tools.
• Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi-task complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, sustain, and improve Dry Etch equipment and processes.
• Work with OEMs/vendors for equipment support.
• Develop and modify maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment per manuals and schematics.
• Document maintenance activities in the Equipment Management System.
• Drive CQI and cost-reduction projects.
• Address SPC issues and support production teams.
• Ensure safety and proper PPE usage.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

SPC knowledge

Diagnostics

MS Office

Hand tools

Time management

Multi-tasking

BS in ME/EE/Chem

2+ years maintenance

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical fields

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

Monday – Friday

As a Dry Etch Equipment Engineer at Polar Semiconductor, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the Etch equipment group on Dry Etch Systems including AMAT Centura, LAM2300, and TEL UnityMe+. Equipment Engineers work as a team with OEM’s and other stakeholders to ensure that tools can reach their established metrics and drive for continued improvement. They oversee equipment installs, create and modify equipment procedures, increase tool uptime through systematic problem solving, troubleshooting, quality workmanship, tracking programs, and performing routine review of maintenance check sheets and procedures.

Job Duties

• Complete all required safety training and conduct all work in accordance with safety policies.
• 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.
• Support and maintain 5S activities.
• 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
• Knowledge of test and calibration equipment (i.e. O-scopes, DMMs).
• Understanding of SPC principles.
• PC skills and familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to properly use common hand tools.
• Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi-task complex projects.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical related fields
• Minimum two years’ experience maintaining equipment

Preferred

• Experience on AMAT Centura, TEL UnityMe+, or LAM2300 systems.
• Project Management experience
• Knowledge of SPC

Physical Demands/WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to lift up to 50lbs, work in a clean room environment, utilize tools that require turning, twisting and manipulating, and wear clean room attire (bunny suit, booties, gloves, mask and protective eye-wear). Exposure to hazardous chemicals and high voltage electricity. Emergency response team.

What We Offer

• Salary: The estimated base salary range for the position is $80,000-$128,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.
• Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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.

***No Sponsorship is available for this position***

Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience—but we’re more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology.

At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.