Senior Equipment Engineer (Thin Films)

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jireh Semiconductor in Hillsboro, OR is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer to join the Thin Films Maintenance team. The role involves planning and executing new equipment installations, startup, PM programs and procedures, spare parts requirements, technician training programs, and maximizing equipment uptime.

You will collaborate with equipment, production and process teams to schedule work, develop training, and lead equipment improvement initiatives while ensuring product quality and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience on Thin Films or relevant semiconductor equipment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline
• 2 year degree or equivalent military or technical training may be considered with significant experience.
• Strong technical capability
• Ability to troubleshoot system problems to board level required, component level preferred.
• Ability to analyze equipment schematics for advanced troubleshooting of complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance as needed to ensure equipment performance.
• Develop and maintain equipment specs.
• Develop and execute corrective maintenance plans for equipment.
• Work closely with counterparts in the equipment, production, and process groups to ensure that work is scheduled and prioritized to best support production while ensuring the quality of our product.
• Develop, implement and maintain training programs for technician certification on area equipment
• Develop, implement equipment improvement plans.
• Participate in the selection / interview process for technician hiring, transfers, and cross-training.
• Oversee equipment relocation and installations.
• Track and report daily activities through verbal, written pass down, and communication meeting presentations with equipment, production and process groups.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Troubleshooting

Schematics analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

2-year degree or tech training

Tools

AMAT Centura BPSG

AMAT Ultima HDP

AMAT Tungsten Plug

AMAT Endura

Novellus Concept 2 Sequel

AG 8100

AG 8108 RTPs

Tencor RS

Stress Metrology tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Jireh Semiconductor in Hillsboro, OR is looking for an experienced Equipment Engineer to join their Thin Films Maintenance team! The Equipment Engineer will be responsible for new equipment installation planning, install, startup, PM program and procedures, spare parts requirements, technician training programs, and overall equipment uptime performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Perform routine preventative maintenance as needed to ensure equipment performance.
• Develop and maintain equipment specs.
• Develop and execute corrective maintenance plans for equipment.
• Work closely with counterparts in the equipment, production, and process groups to ensure that work is scheduled and prioritized to best support production while ensuring the quality of our product.
• Develop, implement and maintain training programs for technician certification on area equipment
• Develop, implement equipment improvement plans.
• Participate in the selection / interview process for technician hiring, transfers, and cross-training.
• Oversee equipment relocation and installations.
• Track and report daily activities through verbal, written pass down, and communication meeting presentations with equipment, production and process groups.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to sit or stand and move about the facility including servicing equipment in the clean room. Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. Ability to lift objects of 50 lbs. Ability to obtain respirator certification for use in the facility.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

5+ years of maintenance experience on Thin Films or relevant semiconductor equipment preferred.

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline

2 year degree or equivalent military or technical training may be considered with significant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Strong technical capability

Ability to troubleshoot system problems to board level required, component level preferred.

Ability to analyze equipment schematics for advanced troubleshooting of complex problems.

Experience on the following toolsets:

AMAT Centura BPSG, AMAT Ultima HDP, AMAT Tungsten Plug, AMAT Endura, Novellus Concept 2 Sequel, AG 8100 and 8108 RTPs, Tencor RS and stress Metrology tools

Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, and standard engineering practices

Strong communication and team work skills

Ability and desire to learn and support additional toolsets

*Pay range listed in this job posting is an estimate only, and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of pay for any specific employee future or past. Offers made are always dependent upon actual experience, education and other factors. Depending upon experience, candidates may receive an offer for a position level lower or higher than that listed, i.e. application to a Staff level position does not guarantee an offer of Staff title.

About Jireh Semiconductor

COMPANY INFORMATION:Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) is committed to excellence in design, manufacturing, and responsiveness to our customers through the continued development of new technologies, products and innovative solutions. We bring to the market devices designed to benefit our customers by meeting their product specific needs. Our mission is to bring value to our customers, shareholders and employees.

AOS differentiates itself by integrating its Discrete and IC semiconductor process technology, product design, and advanced packaging know-how to develop high performance power management solutions. AOS's portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including but not limited to portable computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications equipment.

EEO Statement

Jireh Semiconductor prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Jireh Semiconductor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd., is the in-house wafer fab for AOS and is located in Hillsboro, Oregon.