Equipment Engineering Sr Team Lead - A-shift (Compressed)

Coherent Corp.; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Sherman, Texas seeks an experienced lead technician to supervise shift teams and maintain wafer processing equipment. You will guide priorities, mentor technicians, and support engineering improvement projects while ensuring uptime and safety.

This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication skills in a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in wafer equipment maintenance, prior supervisory experience, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience maintaining wafer processing equipment.
• Prior experience in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• Maintenance knowledge of multiple listed wafer/tooling equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift technicians on attendance, PTO, schedules and performance.
• Lead daily priorities based on production needs and engineer inputs.
• Support Engineering improvement projects and KPIs; provide updates on critical tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Data collection

Mentorship

Teamwork

Electronics knowledge

Reading schematics/blueprints

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Education

Military Electronics certification/AS in electronics

Tools

Camstar System

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• Supervise shift technicians regarding attendance, PTO approval, work schedules, timecard approvals and performance.
• Lead shift technicians on daily priorities and assignments based on Production needs and requirements from Equipment Engineers and Manager
• Support Engineering improvement projects and KPIs
• Follow up and provide updates on critical tasks and projects.
• Guide and mentor/coach shift technicians on troubleshooting.
• Maintain various wafer processing tools as directed by management and equipment engineers
• The ability to run equipment to validate corrective actions were successful.
• Coordinate/perform both reactive maintenance and scheduled preventive maintenance on various wafer and assembly processing tools to maintain optimal uptime. This includes all support equipment such as pumps, power supplies, and gas cabinets.
• Track, record and communicate progress of maintenance work being performed on Fab, Back End and Assembly equipment.
• Train and mentor new team members
• Ensure technicians have necessary tools to perform required tasks
• Able to work independently and in a team environment when required.
• Applies appropriate troubleshooting skills based to correctly repair common failures.
• Assist technicians and engineers in data collection to resolve reoccurring equipment issues
• Utilize available training materials, aids, and certification requirements to assist in meeting assigned personal improvement goals.
• Participates in team meetings for continuous improvement projects. Able to attend vendor offsite training as required
• Be a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Facilities, Test Engineering and other Departments
• Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management as well as Camstar System
• Carry Company provided cell phones, maintaining communications to provide 24/7 factory support.
• Required to travel both Domestically and Internationally if / when needed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise shift technicians regarding attendance, PTO approval, work schedules, timecard approvals and performance.
• Lead shift technicians on daily priorities and assignments based on Production needs and requirements from Equipment Engineers and Manager
• Support Engineering improvement projects and KPIs
• Follow up and provide updates on critical tasks and projects.
• Guide and mentor/coach shift technicians on troubleshooting.
• Maintain various wafer processing tools as directed by management and equipment engineers
• The ability to run equipment to validate corrective actions were successful.
• Coordinate/perform both reactive maintenance and scheduled preventive maintenance on various wafer and assembly processing tools to maintain optimal uptime. This includes all support equipment such as pumps, power supplies, and gas cabinets.
• Track, record and communicate progress of maintenance work being performed on Fab, Back End and Assembly equipment.
• Train and mentor new team members
• Ensure technicians have necessary tools to perform required tasks
• Able to work independently and in a team environment when required.
• Applies appropriate troubleshooting skills based to correctly repair common failures.
• Assist technicians and engineers in data collection to resolve reoccurring equipment issues
• Utilize available training materials, aids, and certification requirements to assist in meeting assigned personal improvement goals.
• Participates in team meetings for continuous improvement projects. Able to attend vendor offsite training as required
• Be a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)Collaborate with Process Engineering, Facilities, Test Engineering and other Departments
• Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management as well as Camstar System
• Carry Company provided cell phones, maintaining communications to provide 24/7 factory support.
• Required to travel both Domestically and Internationally if / when needed.

Education & Experience

Preferred Minimum Education

• Military Electronics certification or AS technical degree in electronics preferred

Expected Minimum Years Of Related Experience

• 5 years experience maintaining wafer processing equipment
• Prior experience in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• Preferred: maintenance knowledgeable in multiple of the following equipment:
• TEL Mark Vz, ACT 8, ASML 5500, Plasmatherm LAPECVD, Matrix asher, Koyo vertical furnace, Lam rainbow, Disco Grinder/Saws, EVG Bond/Debond 850, CMP Polish, WET Etch Process, RENA Semi Auto Wet System, and MEI SRD, MPI Diesort tools, Camtek Eagle AVI, Chroma / EG Probers

Skills

• Leadership skills to direct and guide a team of technicians
• Strong communication skills with leadership Experience (fostering Servant Leadership Principles as a culture).
• Practical knowledge and application of electronics, mechanics, vacuum theory, math, computers, and Testing.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs (i.e. Microsoft products)
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and ability to learn the operational concepts of systems and how to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to solve more complex operational and system problems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, flow charts and cause and effect diagrams.
• Ability to set up, operate and interpret output of test equipment to include, but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital volt-ohm meters, current and voltage sources and chart recorders.
• Ability to learn and adhere to established company and departmental policies pertaining to day-to-day operations.
• Must meet requirements for Emergency response team
• Problem Solving: Able to troubleshoot intermediate issues with little to no guidance
• Knowledge of how to read electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Understand and follow both written procedures and verbal instructions, in the preventive maintenance of wafer fab equipment.
• Individual must be self-motivated and be able to organize and manage his/her daily work as directed by management and Equipment Engineers.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Organization: Able to balance planned and unplanned activities in a timely, professional manner.
• Able to effectively communicate progress and completion of task
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Facilities, Test Engineering and other Departments

Additional Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical instructions
• Ability to respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Understand and apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms for data analysis as required.
• Ability to problem solve, collect data, establish facts to draw valid solutions.
• Able to interpret technical instructions both written and verbal
• Able to communicate both verbally and written with internal customers
• Has a basic understanding of processes being ran on tool sets to interface with process team
• Able to mentor junior team members

Working Conditions

• Must be able to…
  • Work in a Class 100/1000 clean room
  • Wear full clean room attire
  • Work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solids
  • Work with and/or around gases, both hazardous and non-hazardous.
  • Stand for up to 10 hours at a time
  • Lift 50 pounds or push/pull up to 150 pounds
  • Salaried, Flexibility to work a compressed shift (alternate between 3 and 4 consecutive 12-hour shifts weekly) or Monday – Friday, consisting of 10-12 hour days (flexibility and availability to provide shift coverage to include nights/weekends as operational needs arise)
  • Must be able to pass and maintain an ERT clearance through periodic physicals.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to…
  • Work in a Class 100/1000 clean room
  • Wear full clean room attire
  • Work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solids
  • Work with and/or around gases, both hazardous and non-hazardous.
  • Stand for up to 10 hours at a time
  • Lift 50 pounds or push/pull up to 150 pounds
  • Salaried, Flexibility to work a compressed shift (alternate between 3 and 4 consecutive 12-hour shifts weekly) or Monday – Friday, consisting of 10-12 hour days (flexibility and availability to provide shift coverage to include nights/weekends as operational needs arise)
  • Must be able to pass and maintain an ERT clearance through periodic physicals.

Safety Requirements

• Must be able to pass and maintain an ERT clearance through periodic physicals.

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!