Equipment Engineering Technician Lead - Nights

Coherent Corp.•Sherman, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! This role involves leading shift technicians on daily priorities, troubleshooting equipment, performing maintenance, and supporting engineering improvement projects. The position requires a strong understanding of electronics, mechanics, and troubleshooting techniques, with the ability to mentor team members and ensure optimal equipment uptime. The role also includes participation in an Emergency Response Team (ERT) and adherence to site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Requirements

7+ years experience maintaining wafer processing equipment
Leadership skill to direct and guide team of technicians
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
Problem Solving: Able to troubleshoot intermediate issues with little to no guidance
Initial responder for unscheduled down tools
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, Equipment Engineer and or senior technicians
Able to work both independently and in a team environment
Organization: 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
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
Stand for up to 10 hours at a time
Lift 50 pounds or push/pull up to 150 pounds
Must be able to pass and maintain an ERT clearance through periodic physicals

Nice To Haves

Military Electronics certification or AS technical degree in electronics preferred
Prior experience in a Lead or Supervisory role is preferred
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, WET Etch Process, RENA Semi Auto Wet System, and MEI SRD, MPI Diesort tools, Camtek Eagle AVI, Chroma / EG Probers

Responsibilities

Lead shift technicians on daily priorities and assignments provided by Equipment Engineers and Manager
Set priorities based on Production needs
Follow up and provide updates on critical tasks and projects
Guide and mentor shift technicians on troubleshooting
Supervise shift technicians in regards to attendance and performance
Maintain various wafer processing tools as directed by management, equipment engineers and/or senior technicians
Ability to 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. This includes all support equipment such as pumps, power supplies, and gas cabinets
Track, record and communicate progress of maintenance work being performed on Fab, Back End and Assembly equipment
Train and mentor new team members
Ensure technician team has necessary tools to perform tasks
Apply appropriate troubleshooting skills to correctly repair common failures
Assist senior 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 improvements
Attend vendor offsite training as required
Coordinate maintenance activities with EES Manager and EES Engineers/Technicians
Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management as well as Camstar System
Required to travel both Domestically and Internationally if / when needed
Supporting engineering improvement projects
Provide insight on tool improvement and projects
Be a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)