Equipment Engineering Technician, Photo

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading healthcare

Community outreach programs

Savings and Investments

Educational resources

Opportunities to network and connect

Recruiting incentive program

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. is seeking an Equipment Engineering Technician for Photo processes in Newport Beach, CA.

The role involves hands-on maintenance of i-line, DUV, Track, and scrubber photo equipment, with emphasis on root-cause analysis and continuous improvement of PM procedures. You will work independently with minimal supervision, troubleshoot down to the component level, and collaborate with vendor teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Electronics.
• 3+ years in semiconductor maintenance, specifically photolithography tools and metrology.
• Experience with Canon i3/i4/i5, ES4/ES5 and ASML PAS5500.
• Metrology tool experience (KLA SP1, F5x, RS-100) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex preventive maintenance on i-line, DUV, Track, and scrubber Photo Equipment per PM sheets.
• Perform root cause analysis on machinery issues and implement solutions.
• Identify resources and deliver creative, effective results.
• Improve PM procedures and check sheets to minimize downtime.
• Support overlay, SEM, inline, thin film and metrology recovery efforts as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams for Photo Equipment, Process, and Metrology.
• Collect performance data and work with Engineering to resolve failures.
• Deliver equipment-specific training to junior technicians.
• Collaborate with vendor support to resolve issues.
• Diagnose and repair equipment down to component level.
• Exercise sound judgment, complete assignments, and make recommendations.
• Lead or direct ERT and Safety events when supervision is absent.
• Ensure consumables are ordered and stocked to minimize MTTR.
• Operate with minimal management oversight in daily routines.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Electronic theory

Vacuum systems

Motor control systems

Test procedures

Education

AS degree in Electronics

Tools

Canon i-series tools

ASML PAS5500

KLA SP1

KLA F5x

KLA RS-100

Job description

Equipment Engineering Technician, Photo

Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660

Company: Tower Semiconductor Ltd.

About Tower Semiconductor

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

• Execute complex preventive maintenance (PM) procedures across i-line, DUV, Track, and scrubber Photo Equipment in accordance with designated PM check sheets, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Perform in-depth root cause analysis on machinery issues, applying a structured methodology that spans root cause identification through solution implementation for a wide range of complex problems.
• Independently identify resources and deliver creative, effective solutions to diverse and challenging problems, driving meaningful results.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing semiconductor equipment maintenance procedures and systems; evaluate recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to existing PM procedures and check sheets to minimize downtime.
• Support overlay, SEM, in-line, thin film, and other metrology recovery efforts as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams addressing Photo Equipment, Process, and Metrology issues.
• Collect equipment-specific performance data and partner with Engineering to develop and implement solutions for equipment failures and tool deficiencies, leveraging Pareto data analysis.
• Deliver technical, equipment-specific training to junior technicians.
• Collaborate with vendor support teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Conduct diagnostic troubleshooting and repair malfunctioning equipment down to the component level, as required.
• Exercise sound judgment in resolving problems, completing assignments, and formulating recommendations.
• Participate in, and lead or direct, ERT and Safety events in the absence of direct supervision.
• Ensure consumable parts are ordered and/or stocked, following up as needed to minimize equipment Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Operate with minimal management oversight while performing daily routines.

This Job Is For You If

• You bring hands-on expertise in advanced electro-mechanical systems operations and maintenance, confidently working independently with minimal to no supervision.
• You have a strong grasp of basic electronic, vacuum, and pneumatic theory, along with electrical circuit principles, motor control systems, and test procedures, enabling you to troubleshoot issues down to the component level.

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Electronics, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years technical maintenance experience in the semiconductor industry - specifically, with Photolithography tools set maintenance and metrology.
• Must have experience with Canon i3, i4, i5, ES4, ES5 and ASML PAS5500
• Metrology tool experience is a plus: KLA SP1, KLA F5x, KLA RS-100

Compensation:

$34/hr - $45/hr

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Perks And Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare.
• Community outreach programs
• Savings and Investments
• Educational resources
• Opportunities to network and connect
• Recruiting incentive program
• Employee recognition programs