Engineering Technician, 2 pm to 10 pm, Monday-Friday

Entegris•Aurora, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is seeking an Engineering Technician II to join its Cleanroom/MS team at its Aurora, Illinois facility. The role performs technical tests and experiments supporting process engineering within R&D. The technician executes chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) test runs; operates cleanroom processing and metrology equipment; collects and analyzes data; and prepares records, charts, and graphs to help engineers evaluate process performance, identify yield issues, and test new products. The position is scheduled for second shift, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and supports cleanroom operating schedules and experimental needs. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour based on experience, and the role is eligible for an annual company incentive. Entegris states that it does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Experience working on engineering projects or equivalent relevant technical experience is required.
Ability to operate wafer-metrology equipment and accurately interpret measurement results.
Ability to interpret CMP polishing end-point traces.
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and exercise sound technical judgment.
Strong planning, organization, attention to detail, accountability, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to recognize and respond to internal customer needs collaboratively and efficiently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Availability to work second shift and support the cleanroom operating schedule and experimental needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical field.
Knowledge of and hands-on experience with chemical mechanical planarization (CMP).
Defectivity-metrology experience.
Experience with JMP, Minitab, SAS, or similar statistical-analysis software.

Responsibilities

Prepare experiments, including wafer preparation, thickness and defect measurements, log sheets, and recipe programming.
Set up and operate CMP polishers, including Mirra and Reflexion systems, along with wafer-cleaning and metrology equipment.
Conduct polishing experiments with blanket and patterned wafers according to experimental plans and cleanroom procedures.
Troubleshoot processes and equipment during experiments and identify potential sources of polishing variation.
Collect experimental data, perform preliminary analysis, and document results accurately.
Prepare records, charts, graphs, and experiment summaries for engineers and scientists.
Provide practical input and recommendations on the feasibility and design of polishing experiments.
Collaborate with engineers and scientists during process-development activities.
Participate in planning and executing cleanroom and product-line continuous-improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve cleanroom workflow, experiment execution, equipment utilization, and efficiency.
Assist in evaluating and developing processes for new cleanroom tools, including polishers, metrology systems, and cleaning equipment.
Maintain detailed records of experimental methods and data, and update procedures and documentation as improvements are implemented.
Promote a safe work environment and share responsibility for the safety of shift coworkers.