Lab Support Engineer

EUGENUS INC•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Support Engineer will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and cleaning of ALD equipment. This role involves system upgrades and retrofits, as well as maintenance and minor repair of facilities support equipment like pumps, chillers, gas cabinets, and abatement systems. The engineer will be responsible for gas cylinder and liquid precursor canister change-outs, creating documentation for tool maintenance procedures and checklists, and updating Work Instructions. They will also perform Design Reviews, monitor systems and parameters, and report on system performance. This position requires troubleshooting systems down to the component level, reading schematics, BOM structures, manuals, and ECNs. Collaboration with Engineering, Software, QA, and materials groups is essential. The role supports pre-installation, installation, and start-up activities of ALD deposition equipment, including Final Assembly and Test (FAT) and programming (Robotics, PLC). Additionally, the engineer will support New Product Introductions and transfers, including providing training.

Requirements

BS degree in Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related field
2+ years job-related experience on semiconductor capital equipment (CVD/ALD deposition systems preferred)
Good understanding of mechanical, electrical and control systems
Vacuum assembly and leak testing experience
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to lift 40lbs
Must be able to use SCBA
Testing digital and analog systems helpful
Must be willing to be on call - weekday evenings, weekends – days/nights
Must be able to travel domestic/international up to 30%
Requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators and face shields.

Nice To Haves

CVD/ALD deposition systems preferred

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and cleans of ALD equipment
Perform system upgrades and retrofits
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair on facilities support equipment such as pumps, chillers, gas cabinets and abatement systems
Perform gas cylinder and liquid precursor canister change out
Create documents for tool maintenance procedures and checklists
Create and update Work Instructions
Perform Design Reviews pre- and post-build
Monitor systems, support equipment and facilities parameters and report the system performance and issues
Electrical, Mechanical Test/troubleshoot system down to component level
Be able to read gas schematics, BOM structures, manuals, ECNs, etc.
Work in coordination with Engineering, Software, QA, materials groups, etc.
Support activities associated with pre-installation, installation, and start-up of ALD deposition equipment
Perform Final Assembly and Test (FAT)
Perform programming (Robotics, PLC)
Support New Product Introductions and transfers including providing training
Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system
Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels
Verify the implementation of solutions
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system
Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
Always ensure safety of all personal
Ensure implementation of 5S
Handle hazardous, universal wastes and documentation per regulatory requirements and Eugenus’ policies and procedures.
Maintain required regulatory trainings in order to sign hazardous waste manifests and properly manage RCRA and Non-RCRA wastes.
Take accountability and responsibility to develop and support persons to promote a culture in Eugenus that supports and ensures continual improvement in the following Eugenus systems: ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management to manage our environmental responsibilities such as audits, communications, life-cycle analysis, and environmental challenges. ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health and Safety for Employee safety, reducing our workplace hazards and providing safer working environments.