Remote Field Service Engineer, Plasma Tech (Semiconductors)

Oxford Instruments Plc; California City (CA); Remote; USD 73.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology seeks a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced plasma etch and deposition systems across North America. The role emphasizes hands-on support, customer interaction, and travel to customer sites, including Bay Area assignments.

Strong RF/ICP expertise and cleanroom familiarity are essential for delivering high uptime and performance.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting plasma etch and/or deposition equipment.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Experience troubleshooting 208V electrical systems and 24V control circuits.
• Strong understanding of RF power systems and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) technology.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor processes including RIE, PECVD, ICP, and ALD.
• Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and process schematics.
• Experience using diagnostic and calibration tools in a semiconductor environment.
• Familiarity with other similar platforms, vacuum systems, and components.
• Knowledge of advanced vacuum and process control technologies.

Aufgaben

• Lead the installation and commissioning of plasma etch and deposition systems, including RIE, ICP, CVD, ALD, ALE, and ICP-CVD technologies.
• Ensure systems meet customer specifications, process requirements, and cleanroom standards.
• Verify system readiness and support successful customer acceptance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on sophisticated semiconductor equipment.
• Validate repairs against vacuum, process, and performance specifications.
• Provide operator training and technical guidance to maximize system uptime and performance.
• Deliver responsive support and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Investigate and resolve hardware, electrical, vacuum, RF, pneumatic, and software-related issues.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment including vacuum leak detectors, RF power meters, DVMs, LCR meters, and multimeters.
• Provide remote support when necessary to minimize customer downtime.
• Perform system calibrations, upgrades, and performance enhancements.
• Support installation of new components, including pumps, RF generators, APCs, MFCs, PLCs, and control systems.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and share knowledge across teams.

Kenntnisse

Plasma etch equipment

Cleanroom environments

Electrical systems 208V/24V

RF power systems

ICP technology

Semiconductor processes (RIE/PECVD/ICP

Schematic interpretation

Diagnostic & calibration tools

Vacuum systems

Process control technologies

Customer service orientation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

Jobbeschreibung

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology seeks a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced plasma etch and deposition systems across North America. The role emphasizes hands-on support, customer interaction, and travel to customer sites, including Bay Area assignments.

Strong RF/ICP expertise and cleanroom familiarity are essential for delivering high uptime and performance.