Metrology Equipment Technician: Vacuum & System Test

Socket.dev; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova’s Production Technician role in the Material Metrology Division is seeking an experienced technician to perform subassembly build and test, integrate components, align systems, and hand off to final test. You will work with production teams, engineers and scientists to produce metrology equipment for semiconductor manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in semiconductor metrology or high vacuum systems, follows strict procedures, and supports CIP projects to improve quality and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years Product Technician experience in semiconductor metrology or with ion/electron beam systems and/or high vacuum equipment used in semiconductor capital equipment systems.
• Experience following written work instructions, test instructions, checklists, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience with MRP output and Agile to access work instructions and drawings.
• Experience with Quality Systems, Quality Circles and QMS systems.
• Must possess strong troubleshooting skills in Software, Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Exhibit proficient use computers, Windows operating systems, lab electronic measurement equipment; requires knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) to perform job function and working knowledge Agile software is a plus.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete assembly and test tasks aligned with the build schedule.
• Install cables, controllers, mechanical components and moving stages onto the final product.
• Install high vacuum components and seals, using industry standard BKM for high vacuum components.
• Install system front end (EFEM) and use computer and GUI to train robot for wafer placement.
• Contribute to the quality, performance and delivery schedule of each subassembly build and test.
• Install XYZ stages and utilize computer and GUI test stage operation.
• Follow Work Instructions and Laboratory Best Practices. Document all test results.
• Perform the alignment, calibration and testing of all critical performance functions of the system.
• Manage the hand-off from assembly into integration and final test assuring quality requirements are met.
• Drive continuous improvement projects (CIP) and actions throughout the manufacturing process and manufacturing facility.
• Improve and develop the manufacturing process work instructions to accommodate the CIP project’s results. Write procedures.
• Participate in the preparation for packing and shipment of the tool. Ensure compliance with quality requirements and configuration expected.
• Develop fixturing and procure and maintain tooling to support product manufacturing.
• Drive changes to achieve goals for Quality, Cost and Cycle-Time improvements.

Skills

Product Technician experience

Semiconductor metrology

High vacuum equipment

Troubleshooting (SW/Mec/Elec)

MS Office

Agile

Quality Systems

Documentation & test instructions

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Tools

MRP output

Windows OS

Lab measurement equipment

Job description

Nova’s Production Technician role in the Material Metrology Division is seeking an experienced technician to perform subassembly build and test, integrate components, align systems, and hand off to final test. You will work with production teams, engineers and scientists to produce metrology equipment for semiconductor manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in semiconductor metrology or high vacuum systems, follows strict procedures, and supports CIP projects to improve quality and