Equipment Engineer, Metrology

Tower Semiconductor; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor in Newport Beach, CA seeks an Equipment Engineer to sustain and optimize photo/metrology tools, improving reliability and performance. You will lead maintenance activities and guide technicians while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2–5 years in semiconductor equipment, with strong problem solving, data analysis and leadership capabilities. Domestic/international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5 years of experience supporting and maintaining Semiconductor Equipment, with strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills to a component level on KLA.
• Experience on KLA SP1, Surfscan 6400/6420, RS-75/RS-100 is a plus.
• In depth knowledge of equipment functionality, subcomponents, control circuit, and its process parameters is required.
• Strong leadership and data analysis skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Provide leadership, guidance and assistance to area technicians.
• Drive cost savings and time-improvement projects with ROI justification.
• Collaborate with Process, Production, Procurement and Facility groups to meet objectives.
• Support ISO compliance and help develop new ISO procedures as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

KLA SP1

AMAT Verity SEM

AMAT NanoSEM

ASML PAS5500

Surfscan 6400

RS-75/RS-100

Job description

You will be responsible for working in a world class Equipment Engineering organization with talented group of Equipment Engineers, Technicians, and technical supportive management. An organization that focuses on growth, talent development, and continuous improvement. You will be responsible to support area technicians, sustain and optimize tools and improve Semiconductor Equipment performance and reliability in the Photo/Metrology Area. You will lead all maintenance activities scheduled and unscheduled on assigned equipment. Provide leadership, guidance and assistance to area technicians, drive cost savings projects, generate and execute on time improvement projects on assigned equipment. Work with Process, Production, Procurement, and Facility groups.

This Job Is For You If

• You can work toward achieving and exceeding assigned goals such as Equipment availability, MTTR, MTBF.
• You can eliminate reoccurring equipment failures by devising new approaches and developing solutions to complex problems.
• You can optimize preventive maintenance procedures and provide clear instructions and documentation to technicians.
• You can work with equipment vendors or second source companies to modify parts and improve Equipment performance.
• You can identify opportunities for reducing maintenance and operating costs and provide cost studies for preventive maintenance activities.
• You can optimize spare parts inventory and reduce spares cost.
• You can lead the process of evaluating new equipment or software and make recommendations to meet Tower business objectives.
• You can perform source inspections at the vendor site as required, and work with facilities and the vendor to meet installation schedules.
• You can work with the Process Engineering group on identifying opportunities to improve yield, and maintaining equipment process parameters within specifications.
• You can identify and implement sustaining capital upgrades that can increase tool performance, with associated ROI justification.
• You can work with IE, Production, and Process groups on identifying opportunities to improve cycle time.
• You can provide a monthly report summarizing all maintenance and project activities.
• You can work with a high level of autonomy according to managerial priorities.
• You can comply with all ISO requirements and be able to develop new ISO procedures as needed.
• You have the ability to travel to domestic and international Tower sites to provide support as needed.
• You can meet all established goals and metrics by area manager, and deliver commitments on time.
• You can have daily interactions with area manager, technicians, other groups, and equipment vendors.
• You can work under minimum supervision. Independently develops solutions, and interacts with area manager on implementation, and follows escalation plans.
• You can work in a very dynamic work environment with changing priorities and high urgency to respond without any delay.
• You can work in a FAB clean-room environment with repetitive motion and lifting load up to 50 pounds. (For load higher than 50 pounds help from other technicians and follow safety procedures will be required.)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 2 - 5 years of experience supporting and maintaining Semiconductor Equipment, with strong problem solving, and troubleshooting skills to a component level on KLA
• F5/F5x, KLA SP1, AMAT Verity SEM, AMAT NanoSEM and/or ASML PAS5500 I-line/DUV systems Experience on KLA SP1, Surfscan 6400/6420, RS-75/RS-100 is a plus.
• In depth knowledge of equipment functionality, subcomponents, control circuit, and its process parameters is required.
• Thorough knowledge of measurement instrumentations, electro-mechanical devices, vacuum systems, Robotics/Sensors, and strong engineering/Technology skills is a must.
• Must have the ability to conduct data and statistical analysis to evaluate equipment performance.
• Strong leadership and computer skills are required.