MOCVD Equipment Engineer

Avicena Tech•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

We are now expanding our device fabrication cleanroom facility for process development and ultra-low volume production. The individual in this role will play a key role in creating the world-class capabilities necessary to produce these unique devices. This role requires a highly diverse skill set with strong problem-solving skills. In this position, you will support all EPI reactor tool and corresponding support equipment- this includes but not limited to – reactor scrubber, Hydrogen source (all forms) process metrology tools. The entire preventative maintenance and optimization functions of all EPI wafer fabrication process equipment of our micro LED devices.

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on experience supporting MOCVD reactors, with direct experience on Aixtron· G3/G4/G5 or Veeco/Emcore platforms - arsenide’s, phosphides, or nitrides strongly preferred Hands-on maintenance and repair experience in all relevant EPI reactor and direct reactor support tools. Hands-on maintenance and repair experience in all relevant EPI reactor and reactor support tools including metrology, NH3 (purifier) and Hydrogen supply (all forms of supply gases)
The ability to wear a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Comfortable working in Clean Room environment; experience with Clean Room hygiene protocols
Comfortable working with hazardous chemicals; experience with hazmat handling protocols
Excellent oral and written communications skills, self-motivated, ability to work in team environment
High degree of comfort with flexible, agile small company environment

Nice To Haves

In-depth understanding of electronics, vacuum technologies (i.e. Helium leak checking, dry vac pump rebuild) and metrology tools
Cross-functional experience in both research and production environments
Experience using relevant software programs, including MS office, Fab MES, SPC, and others

Responsibilities

Own equipment uptime performance, including installation, acceptance, qualification, and lifecycle management of EPI reactors and all associated support systems.
Conducts and assists with hands-on preventative maintenance, unplanned repairs and optimization tasks of all EPI equipment and supporting ancillary equipment
Develop and implement robust preventative maintenance plans in accordance with OEM recommendations for EPI tool and support equipment
Coordinates and acts as point of contact with OEM equipment manufacturers with all warranty, retrofit and repair activities
Develops and maintains a comprehensive database of critical spare parts and consumables to minimize downtime
Reviews and assist in maintaining compressed process gas delivery systems and when required, assist in performing routine bottle changes
Evaluates and implements plans to improve equipment uptime and performance
Develop and manage off-site parts refurbishment and cleaning programs
Partner with Process Engineering to identify equipment-related yield and process stability improvements and implement corrective actions.
Support and participate in Environmental, Safety and Health programs
Active member of the site emergency response team (ERT)