Equipment Technician, Dry Etch

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

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor in Newport Beach, CA seeks an experienced equipment technician to solve complex semiconductor equipment issues in production. You will work with an Equipment Engineer to plan improvements and lead maintenance activities.

Requirements include an AS degree in Electronics and at least 5 years in the semiconductor industry, with strong troubleshooting skills down to component level and knowledge of vacuum and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Electronics.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience within the semiconductor industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot down to component level and work independently.
• Knowledge of vacuum and pneumatics theory and motor control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex machinery problem solving of semiconductor equipment in production.
• Lead problem solving teams and interface with vendor support as needed.
• Plan and execute maintenance procedures and instrument improvements.
• Collect performance data and participate in yield investigations.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Vendor interfacing

Education

Associate of Science degree in Electronics

Tools

Vacuum systems

Pneumatics

Electrical circuits

Job description

This Job Is For You If:

• You can perform complex machinery problem solving of semiconductor equipment in production environment for Hivac area, and participate on problem solving teams.
• You have the ability to work under the direction of an Equipment Engineer and/or Engineering Manager to plan and execute improvement project initiatives.
• You are able to develop your own resources to solve problems, providing imaginative solutions to a broad range of difficult problems that produce significant results.
• You can analyze recurring equipment failures and suggest innovative technical solutions or new work methods.
• You can lead and direct activities to develop and improve existing semiconductor equipment maintenance procedures and systems.
• You can collect equipment-specific performance data, working with Engineering to develop and implement solutions to equipment-specific failures based on Pareto data and tool deficiencies.
• You can provide technical, equipment-specific training to lower-level technicians.
• You can interface with and direct vendor support to resolve equipment-related failures.
• You have the ability to perform diagnostic troubleshooting and repair on malfunctioning equipment down to the component level, as needed.
• You have the ability to take a lead role in resolving process issues and participate in yield investigations.
• You can use proper judgment in resolving problems, carrying out assignments, and making recommendations.
• You can participate in and lead/direct ERT/Safety events during the absence of supervision.
• You can ensure all required parts are on order and follow up as needed to minimize equipment MTTR.
• You must be able to work independently with minimal support.

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Electronics, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience within the semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation and maintenance of advanced electro-mechanical systems, with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of electronic theory, vacuum and pneumatics theory, principles of electrical circuits, and motor control systems, along with test procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot issues down to the component level.