Equipment Engineer: Plasma / Dry Etch

Coherent•Sherman, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Engineer will be responsible for driving a safe and high-quality equipment team, maintaining optimal tool availability through effective communication with various departments, and improving existing equipment and process roadblocks using data-driven methods. This role requires influencing and collaborating with colleagues and cross-functional teams, owning and developing KPIs and projects, and developing/implementing preventative maintenance programs. The engineer will also identify and correct chronic problem areas, work with equipment suppliers to improve tool capabilities, provide technical expertise for new equipment selection and installation, and manage spare parts requirements. Additionally, the role involves driving equipment issues to root cause, assisting technicians with complex repairs, providing status updates, coordinating maintenance activities, and participating in 5Y and 8D analysis. The position requires travel and 24/7 factory support.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs such as: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
Must understand and have the ability to troubleshoot RF systems and understanding the fundamental theory of the components involved in the system.
Knowledge of how to read electronic schematics, mechanical blueprints, pneumatic diagrams, vacuum diagrams, flow charts, cause effect diagrams, and hydraulic system prints.
Understanding of the Etch, CVD, PVD, and Furnace processes.
Understanding of SPC theory and implementation.
Good understanding of vacuum theory, various vacuum pumps such as dry pumps, cryo pumps, turbo pumps, various types of vacuum sensors, pressure control devices, and MFCs.
Able to set up, operate, and interpret output of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, RGAs, high voltage probes, pressure and temperature gauges, dial indicators, and RF meters.
Must be able to use a helium leak detector and RGA.
Problem solving; able to troubleshoot to root cause and analyze collected data for continuous improvement.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Must be self-motivated and able to organize daily work responsibilities with minimal management.
Strong communication skills with leadership Experience (fostering Servant Leadership Principles as a culture).
Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp internally and externally.
Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
Work in a Class 100/1000 clean room.
Wear full clean room attire.
Work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solids.
Work with and/or around gases, both hazardous and non-hazardous.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and support a 24/7 operation.
Stand for up to 10 hours at a time
Lift 50 pounds or push/pull up to 150 pounds
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Nice To Haves

4 Year college degree or Military Electronics certification (will be considered based on years of semiconductor experience)
8+ years experience working on wafer processing equipment or related experience
maintenance knowledgeable in multiple of the following equipment: Lam Rainbow 4400/4420, Plasmatherm Etch, Oxford Deposition and Etch, LAPECVD, PVD, Matrix asher, Koyo vertical furnace, SPTS/KLA Sput, Evatec BAK

Responsibilities

Help drive a safe and high-quality equipment team.
Maintain effective communications between EES, process engineering, quality, test and manufacturing to ensure optimal tool availability.
Drive improvements on existing Equipment and Process roadblocks / mindsets using data driven material and methods.
Effectively influence and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and cross-functional teams beyond direct reporting structures.
Drive outcomes through influence rather than authority, leveraging trust, communication, and credibility across teams.
Own and develop KPI and projects while collaborating with Process Engineers in order to improve existing and expand new development Processes.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Develop new concepts of maintenance to eliminate or reduce major equipment failures and extended downtime.
Identify and correct and chronic problem areas, using both on-site and off-site equipment expertise.
Provide necessary data for decision making while working /developing relationships with Equipment Suppliers / Vendors to improve tool capabilities.
Maintain a high level of expertise within the group by assisting in the training and development of EES technicians.
Provide technical expertise and support of new equipment selection and tool sign off.
Direct and manage the installation of new equipment.
Develop, edit and maintain PM documents.
Manage spare parts requirements for assigned tool sets
Drive equipment issues to root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Assist EES technicians with PM's and repair as needed.
Lead technicians on complex tool repairs to include Action plan creation and hands on support until resolved.
Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management as well as Camstar System
Coordinate maintenance activities with EES Manager and EES Technicians.
Give directions to Equipment Technicians regarding priorities on a day-to-day basis.
Participate in 5Y and 8D analysis as needed.
Required to travel both Domestically and Internationally if / when needed.
Carry Company provided cell phones, maintaining communications to provide 24/7 factory support.