Equipment Engineering Sr Team Lead - A-shift (Compressed)

Coherent•Sherman, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supervising shift technicians, leading daily priorities and assignments based on production needs, and supporting engineering improvement projects. The Sr Team Lead will guide and mentor technicians on troubleshooting, perform and coordinate reactive and scheduled preventive maintenance on various wafer and assembly processing tools to ensure optimal uptime. Responsibilities also include tracking maintenance progress, training new team members, assisting in data collection for recurring issues, and participating in continuous improvement projects. The position requires collaboration with Process Engineering, Facilities, Test Engineering, and other departments, providing 24/7 factory support via company-provided cell phones, and potential domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience maintaining wafer processing equipment
Prior experience in a Lead or Supervisory role
Leadership skills to direct and guide a team of technicians
Strong communication skills with leadership (fostering Servant Leadership Principles as a culture)
Practical knowledge and application of electronics, mechanics, vacuum theory, math, computers, and Testing
Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs (i.e. Microsoft products)
Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and ability to learn the operational concepts of systems and how to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to solve more complex operational and system problems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, flow charts and cause and effect diagrams
Ability to set up, operate and interpret output of test equipment to include, but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital volt-ohm meters, current and voltage sources and chart recorders
Ability to learn and adhere to established company and departmental policies pertaining to day-to-day operations
Must meet requirements for Emergency response team
Able to troubleshoot intermediate issues with little to no guidance
Knowledge of how to read electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints
Understand and follow both written procedures and verbal instructions, in the preventive maintenance of wafer fab equipment
Individual must be self-motivated and be able to organize and manage his/her daily work as directed by management and Equipment Engineers
Able to work both independently and in a team environment
Able to balance planned and unplanned activities in a timely, professional manner
Able to effectively communicate progress and completion of task
Collaborate with Process Engineering, Facilities, Test Engineering and other Departments
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical instructions
Ability to respond to internal and external inquiries
Understand and apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms for data analysis as required
Ability to problem solve, collect data, establish facts to draw valid solutions
Able to interpret technical instructions both written and verbal
Able to communicate both verbally and written with internal customers
Has a basic understanding of processes being ran on tool sets to interface with process team
Able to mentor junior team members
Must be able to work in a Class 100/1000 clean room
Must be able to wear full clean room attire
Must be able to work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solids
Must be able to work with and/or around gases, both hazardous and non-hazardous
Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours at a time
Must be able to lift 50 pounds or push/pull up to 150 pounds
Must be able to pass and maintain an ERT clearance through periodic physicals
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System

Nice To Haves

Military Electronics certification or AS technical degree in electronics
Maintenance knowledgeable in multiple of the following equipment: TEL Mark Vz, ACT 8, ASML 5500, Plasmatherm LAPECVD, Matrix asher, Koyo vertical furnace, Lam rainbow, Disco Grinder/Saws, EVG Bond/Debond 850, CMP Polish, WET Etch Process, RENA Semi Auto Wet System, and MEI SRD, MPI Diesort tools, Camtek Eagle AVI, Chroma / EG Probers

Responsibilities

Supervise shift technicians regarding attendance, PTO approval, work schedules, timecard approvals and performance
Lead shift technicians on daily priorities and assignments based on Production needs and requirements from Equipment Engineers and Manager
Support Engineering improvement projects and KPIs
Follow up and provide updates on critical tasks and projects
Guide and mentor/coach shift technicians on troubleshooting
Maintain various wafer processing tools as directed by management and equipment engineers
Run equipment to validate corrective actions were successful
Coordinate/perform both reactive maintenance and scheduled preventive maintenance on various wafer and assembly processing tools to maintain optimal uptime
Track, record and communicate progress of maintenance work being performed on Fab, Back End and Assembly equipment
Train and mentor new team members
Ensure technicians have necessary tools to perform required tasks
Apply appropriate troubleshooting skills based to correctly repair common failures
Assist technicians and engineers in data collection to resolve reoccurring equipment issues
Utilize available training materials, aids, and certification requirements to assist in meeting assigned personal improvement goals
Participate in team meetings for continuous improvement projects
Attend vendor offsite training as required
Be a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Collaborate with Process Engineering, Facilities, Test Engineering and other Departments
Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management as well as Camstar System
Carry Company provided cell phones, maintaining communications to provide 24/7 factory support
Required to travel both Domestically and Internationally if / when needed