Equipment Engineer - Dry Etch

Polar Semiconductor•Bloomington, MN

21h•$80,000 - $128,000

About The Position

As a Dry Etch Equipment Engineer at Polar Semiconductor, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving equipment and/or processes in the Etch equipment group on Dry Etch Systems, including AMAT Centura, LAM2300, and TEL UnityMe+. Equipment Engineers work as a team with OEMs and other stakeholders to ensure tools can reach established metrics and drive continued improvement. They oversee equipment installs, create and modify equipment procedures, increase tool uptime through systematic problem solving and troubleshooting, quality workmanship, tracking programs, and routine review of maintenance check sheets and procedures. The role involves working safely in a hazardous environment, supporting equipment and process teams, identifying root causes of failures, reducing tool downtime and variability, documenting maintenance, and contributing to continuous quality improvement and cost reduction. The position is Monday through Friday and is based at Polar Semiconductor’s Bloomington, Minnesota facility.

Requirements

Knowledge of electronics and control systems, mechanics and robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and vacuum systems.
Skill in diagnosing equipment issues.
Knowledge of test and calibration equipment, such as oscilloscopes and DMMs.
Understanding of SPC principles.
PC skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to properly use common hand tools.
Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to multitask on complex projects.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or a related field.
At least two years of experience maintaining equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in a clean room, use tools requiring turning, twisting, and manipulating, and wear clean-room attire.
Ability to work with exposure to hazardous chemicals and high-voltage electricity; participation in the emergency response team is indicated.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AMAT Centura, TEL UnityMe+, or LAM2300 systems.
Project management experience.
Knowledge of SPC.

Responsibilities

Complete required safety training and conduct all work in accordance with safety policies.
Develop high-level troubleshooting skills and share them across the maintenance department.
Work with OEMs and vendors for equipment support.
Ensure proper stocking and pricing of crib parts.
Provide content for and submit updates to controlled documentation, including PM procedures, check sheets, and work instructions.
Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment according to operating manuals, schematics, blueprints, and related materials.
Safely perform work in hazardous environments using appropriate personal protective equipment, including an SCBA or respirator.
Interface between process engineering and maintenance technicians.
Use systematic troubleshooting to identify root causes of failures.
Minimize tool downtime and variability to increase equipment availability.
Document maintenance activities in the Equipment Management System.
Drive continuous quality improvement and cost-reduction projects.
Monitor, analyze, and address SPC issues.
Support and maintain 5S activities.
Communicate issues effectively to all team members.
Partner with production team members and area engineers to support equipment.
Oversee equipment installs and create or modify equipment procedures.
Review maintenance check sheets and procedures routinely.