PVD Equipment Technician- Nights 2

NXP Semiconductors • Austin, TX

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About The Position

NXP’s Front End Operations supports manufacturing excellence and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and cost-competitive semiconductor devices. The CVD Equipment Maintenance Technician works on the PVD Maintenance team, troubleshooting and repairing hardware and process failures on AMAT Endura and AMAT Centura tool sets. The role performs preventive maintenance using standardized work documents, evaluates tool performance with SPC charts and FabGuard Fault Detection software, documents maintenance work, helps improve maintenance procedures, and maintains spare parts inventory. The technician also works across disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility and assists with equipment upgrades, long-down troubleshooting, wafer recoveries, post-maintenance qualification, and coordinating equipment downtime with Manufacturing Leads.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline, or a minimum of 7 years of NXP or affiliate experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge or experience with PVD processes and tool sets.
• Working knowledge or experience with Novellus Concept 2 mainframes with Speed and Sequel chambers.
• Experience with advanced electronics and troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and complex drawings or diagrams.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work well in a diverse team environment and multitask with minimal supervision while adapting to changing priorities.
• Analytical problem-solving and testing skills.
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact with multiple disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility.
• Aptitude and desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and process failures on AMAT Endura and AMAT Centura tool sets.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to standardized work documents.
• Use SPC charts and FabGuard Fault Detection and Classification data to evaluate tool performance and troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Document maintenance activities and assist in improving standardized work documents for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and perform other activities that support the area.
• Assist Equipment Engineers with equipment upgrades, improvements, and long-down troubleshooting.
• Work with process technicians on wafer recoveries and post-maintenance qualification tasks.
• Coordinate equipment downtime with Manufacturing Leads.
• Manage multiple equipment downs and shifting priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree