Films CVD / PVD Equipment Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX seeks an Equipment Engineer to identify and reduce machine faults, source and install new equipment, and reduce defectivity in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

The role includes defining maintenance procedures, training technicians, and improving tool utilization and reliability while driving cost reductions. Strong communication and cross-functional coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline; Mechanical Engineering desirable.
• 5 years’ experience in equipment engineering in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AM Producer/Centura; knowledge of Endura/Ultima/RTA is a plus.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment performance data and craft action plans for recurring failures.
• Demonstrated presentation skills; ability to train others and present complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Identification and reduction of recurrent machine faults
• Sourcing and installing new equipment
• Reducing defectivity
• Defining tool maintenance procedures
• Training technicians and peers
• Improving tool utilization and availability
• Reducing cost
• Reducing scrap
• Supporting development activities
• Developing and writing specifications
• Implementation of Six-Sigma statistical process control methods
• Capacity planning and modeling
• Participating in and/or leading cross-functional and lean activity teams

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing awareness

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

Applied Materials Producer

Applied Materials Centura

Applied Materials Endura

Applied Materials Ultima

Applied Materials RTA

Job description

Business Line Description

NXP’s Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company’s success by ensuring manufacturing excellence and delivery of high quality, scalable, and cost-competitive semiconductor devices to create a winning advantage for our Customers.

Business Line Description

NXP’s Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company’s success by ensuring manufacturing excellence and delivery of high quality, scalable, and cost-competitive semiconductor devices to create a winning advantage for our Customers.

Job Summary

• Identification and reduction of recurrent machine faults
• Sourcing and installing new equipment
• Reducing defectivity
• Defining tool maintenance procedures
• Training technicians and peers
• Improving tool utilization and availability
• Reducing cost
• Reducing scrap
• Supporting development activities
• Developing and writing specifications
• Implementation of Six-Sigma statistical process control methods
• Capacity planning and modeling
• Participating in and/or leading cross-functional and lean activity teams

Job Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline, Mechanical Engineering desirable.
• 5 years’ experience in equipment engineering in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in at least one or more of the following tools/processes required: Applied Materials Producer, Applied Materials Centura.
• Experience in Applied Materials Endura, Ultima, and RTA platforms is a plus.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment performance data and produce a timely action plan to resolve recurring equipment failures
• Demonstrated presentation skills. Candidate will be called upon to train others and present complex datasets and equipment problems/ solutions to diverse audiences.
• Competent in troubleshooting problems and capable of applying logic to isolate and repair them.
• Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with manufacturing technicians and process engineering to deal with issues and priorities.
• Good foundational problem-solving skills with creative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Self-motivated; able to take initiative and effectively prioritize work for self.
• A strong desire to help create a positive, winning, world class working environment.
• Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is highly desirable.

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.