Yield Control Technology Engineer II or Senior (MAD-AS-TX)

hitachi; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. in Dallas, TX, invites applications for Yield Control Technology Engineer II or Senior YCTE. The role covers technical support for CD-SEM tools, customer training, and collaboration with Marketing.

Occasional travel is required to customer sites, with a hybrid onsite/remote work setup. Ideal candidates hold a BS in STEM and have semiconductor industry experience. Travel averages 15–30%, and compensation reflects the level chosen (II or Senior).

Qualifications

• BS degree in STEM-related fields or equivalent semiconductor industry experience.
• Must have and retain a valid driver’s license in resident state and be insurable.
• Two years of semiconductor industry experience for YCTE II; six years for Senior YCTE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical product support for CD-SEM tools sales activities.
• Deliver applications support through recipe automation audits for customers.
• Offer technical advice to Marketing for sales and trade shows.
• Develop and review training and demonstration materials for accuracy.
• Schedule and conduct training at customer sites and document results.
• Transfer knowledge through on-the-job or classroom training to engineers.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and resolve complex problems.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Linux

Networking

Customer interface

Equipment operation

CD-SEM experience

Documentation

Education

BS in STEM

Tools

Hitachi CD-SEM

Job description

Job Title

POSITION: Yield Control Technology Engineer II -- or -- Senior Yield Control Technology Engineer (YCTE)

Division

DIVISION: Metrology and Analysis Systems Division (MAD)

Company

COMPANY: Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. ("HTA")

Company Location

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Location

LOCATION: Taylor, TX

Travel

TRAVEL: 15-30% (domestically and internationally)

Remote Work

REMOTE WORK: Customer Hybrid (+50% Onsite)

Onsite - 80% / Remote - 20%

Expected Pay Range

• $121,673 - $167,301 annually (YCTE II)


• $134,476 - $184,905 annually (Senior YCTE)

Position Level

The best fit candidate selected for this position will be offered a job title/level (Yield Control Technology Engineer II vs. Senior Yield Control Technology Engineer) that is most appropriate after evaluating the person's education, experience, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Position Summary

The Yield Control Technology Engineer II (YCTE) is responsible for the technical product support for CD-SEM sales activities. The responsibilities include demonstration, applications, and customer training in CD-SEM tools and peripheral software. The YCTE typically spends 5% of their time receiving on-the-job training and may travel as much as 50% to various customer sites in order to provide required support. The YCTE will provide customer applications training in order to complete tool installation and acceptance tests. Additionally, they will use considerable judgment and initiative independently. The YCTE will work on special projects to improve overall department efficiency and provide applications support through classroom training and/or phone support. Generally, the YCTE requires minimal supervision and is very knowledgeable in the product lines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Technical product support for CD-SEM tools sales activities


• Provide applications support for customers through recipe automation audits


• Provide technical advice to the Marketing department for sales and trade shows


• Development of training and demonstration materials


• Review of training and demonstration materials for technical accuracy


• Set and keep appropriate schedules for training on the assigned customer site


• Provide highly detailed documentation for the purpose of customer and/or Field Service Engineer training


• Ability to transfer technical knowledge to less experienced engineers through on-the-job training (OJT) or classroom training


• Ability to work independently with no supervision


• Ability to resolve complex problems successfully


• Ability to use considerable judgment in resolving problems and making recommendations


• Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for system specifications


• May apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of technical problems and propose, and implement solutions for corrective action


• Maintain appropriate records of all work and automation audits performed


• Manage and maintain traveling inventory according to department policy, procedure, and/or practice


• Protect and maintain company property (i.e., traveling inventory, company issued items, test equipment, tools, etc.)


• Set and keep appropriate schedules for training on the assigned customer site


• Create, update, and provide highly detailed documentation for the purpose of customer and/or internal training


• Comply and adhere to company policies


• Portray professionalism and pride in appearance while conforming to policy


• Provide a positive attitude to all employees and customers


• Other duties as assigned

Education, Licenses, and/or Certification Requirements

• BS degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related fields or equivalent combination of education and semiconductor industry work experience


• Must have and retain valid driver's license in resident state and be insurable

Experience and Travel Requirements

• YCTE II: Two (2) years of semiconductor industry work experience


• Senior YCTE: Six (6) years of semiconductor industry work experience


• Hands-on experience with Hitachi CD-SEMs strongly preferred


• YCTE II: Travel on average of 15%


• Senior YCTE: Travel on average of 30%

Skills and Abilities Requirements / Safety Requirements

• Ability to exhibit a positive attitude to all employees and customers


• Computer knowledge and networking experience


• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word


• Ability to interface with customers, service department personnel and others


• Equipment specific operation skills


• Understanding of equipment electronics


• Computer skills: Basic Networking, Excel, PowerPoint and Word


• Computer skills: LINUX


• Equipment specific