Equipment Engineering Technician: Fusion Bar Fab

Coherent Corp.; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a maintenance technician to support wafer processing equipment in a fast-paced fab environment. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment validation, and collaboration with process, facilities, and test engineering teams.

You will train and mentor junior staff, participate in ERT activities, and travel as needed to support domestic and international sites. Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge 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
• Initial responder for unscheduled down tools
• 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, Equipment Engineer and or senior technicians.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain wafer processing tools as directed by management, equipment engineers and senior technicians.
• Run equipment to validate corrective actions were successful.
• Coordinate/perform reactive maintenance and scheduled preventive maintenance on wafer and assembly processing tools and support equipment.
• Track, record and communicate progress of maintenance on Fab, Back End and Assembly equipment.
• Train and mentor new team members
• Able to work independently and in a team environment when required.
• Apply troubleshooting to repair common failures.
• Assist senior technicians and engineers in data collection to resolve recurring equipment issues
• Utilize training materials and certification requirements to meet personal improvement goals.
• Participate in team meetings for continuous improvements and 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
• Coordinate maintenance activities with EES Manager and EES Engineers/Technicians.
• Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management and Camstar System
• Travel domestically and internationally if/when needed
• Ability to support production and development activities in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Electronics

Mechanics

Vacuum theory

Testing

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Test equipment

Emergency response

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

Electronics certification

AS in Electronics

Tools

Robotic handling systems

Servo motors

Linear stages

Sensors and interlocks

Vacuum handling systems

Gas delivery systems

Process monitoring equipment

Deposition processes

Cooling water systems

Power supplies

Optical alignment stages

Laser interfaces

Detector interfaces

Automated test sequences

Job description

Job Description

• Maintain various wafer processing tools as direct by management, equipment engineers and or senior technicians.
• Ability to be able 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
• Able to work independently and in a team environment when required.
• Applies appropriate troubleshooting skills based to correctly repair common failures.
• Assist senior 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 improvements. 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
• Coordinate maintenance activities with EES Manager and EES Engineers/Technicians.
• Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management as well as Camstar System
• Required to travel both Domestically and Internationally if / when needed.
• Success Characteristics
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Continuous learner willing to develop expertise across multiple tool platforms
• Ability to support critical production and development activities in a fast-paced environment

This skill set would provide a technician with the capabilities needed to effectively support the entire Fusion Bar manufacturing area while supporting future growth and increasing automation within the factory.

Education & Experience

• Preferred Minimum Education
• Military Electronics certification or AS technical degree in electronics preferred
• Expected Minimum Years of Related Experience
• 2+ years experience maintaining wafer processing equipment
• Preferred: maintenance knowledgeable in multiple of the following equipment:
• Cleaving, Stacking/Unstacking, Riber 412 Passivation, E-Beam Coating, and FiconTEC UMB Testing systems
• Plasmatherm LAPECVD, Matrix Asher, Lam rainbow, Oxford ICP, KLA/SPTS ICP, RENA Semi Auto Wet System, and TEL Mark Vz, ACT 8 photo tracks

Skills

• 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
• Initial responder for unscheduled down tools
• 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, Equipment Engineer and or senior technicians.
• 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

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 Knowledge In

• Experience with robotic handling systems and automated material transfer equipment
• Servo motors
• Linear stages
• Sensors and interlocks
• Vacuum handling systems
• Familiarity with automated loading and unloading processes
• Knowledge of vacuum systems and process chambers
• Temperature control systems
• Gas delivery systems
• Process monitoring equipment
• Deposition processes
• Cooling water systems
• Power supplies
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and chamber clean activities
• Optical alignment stages
• Laser and detector interfaces
• Familiarity with:
• Optical power measurements
• Alignment verification
• Automated test sequences
• Ability to support system calibration and troubleshooting activities

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
  • Flexibility to work a compressed shift (alternate between 3 and 4 consecutive 12-hour shifts weekly) or Monday – Friday 9.5 hours shifts and when needed
  • 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
  • Flexibility to work a compressed shift (alternate between 3 and 4 consecutive 12-hour shifts weekly) or Monday – Friday 9.5 hours shifts and when needed
  • 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

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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!