FAB Equipment Technician – Levels I, II, Sr, or Master, Texas Institute for Electronics

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

139d • $23 - $47

About The Position

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth. Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing. With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Experience in FAB processes/equipment/operations/logistics/spare management
• Level I: Entry level to 3 years of experience
• Level II: 3 to 10 years of experience
• Sr. Level: 10-15+ years of experience
• Master Level: 20+ years of experience
• Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in teams

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in technology, mechanical engineering technology, equipment engineering technology, industrial maintenance technology, or a related field
• 5 or more years of experience in multiple areas of FAB process/equipment/operations/logistics/spare management
• Exposure in semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Exposure to semiconductor processes, process development, equipment installs and equipment modification

Responsibilities

• Run equipment on daily basis as per instructions from EE or Sr. Techs.
• Generate data and store/interpret tool data for broader use for EE or others.
• Identify tool related problems and fix it as per guidance or under guidance.
• Conduct daily FAB walks for tool 5S and fix safety issues.
• Interpret tool signals and respond as per instructions.
• Manage inventory of spares, parts and other components for a tool.
• Learn tool PM and assist in tool PM and BM procedures.
• Coordinate with other technician’s daily tool status.
• Coordinate abnormal tool signals, alarms with EE and Sr. techs and assist in fixing the alarms/signals.
• Learn how to bring tool back to safety operating mode from PM/BM/Alarms.
• Assist in part of tool installation or various tool installations as per guidance from EE or Sr. techs.
• Take various tool measurements or signals and communicate for efficiency, safety and continuous operation of tools.
• Take training classes to expand knowledge base within same tool or other tools.
• Acquire certification to perform normal, routine, daily equipment tasks.
• Learn support equipment for a tool and maintain continuous operations.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees