Principal Technician - Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Austin, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At SkyWater, ingenuity helps improve lives globally by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors essential for modern life, including automotive safety, medical devices, consumer electronics, and American security. Employees in Minnesota, Florida, or Texas contribute to improving the world. Joining the U.S.-based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of exciting technologies, turning "science fiction" into reality through innovations like superconducting, 3D integrated circuits, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems, and other emerging device topologies. SkyWater manufactures products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer, and industrial markets, serving emerging leaders who rely on their intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Growth Mindset foster an empowered, learning environment. They invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees, including those entering the workforce from the military and various educational backgrounds. SkyWater is hiring an experienced Principal Equipment Maintenance Technician who specializes in Polish/CMP.

Requirements

2 Year Technical/associate’s degree in science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent military training / work experience.
8-10 years of experience in an Equipment Maintenance role within the Semiconductor industry.
Familiarity in Polish/CMP with major tool sets: AMAT Mirra, Auriga C SpeedFam, OnTrak Scrubber, LAM Teres, Semitool Electroplate, FSI Sinks and Semitool Sinks.
Demonstrated expertise in performing electro\mechanical\fluidic circuit troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, and equipment modification.
Capable of demonstrating analytical troubleshooting methods (Root Cause Analysis, 8D Problem Solving, and 5-why), and First Time Right repair skills.
Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation; demonstrate solid work performance in an environment requiring high level of attention to detail and timeliness.
Ability to define, initiate, manage, and execute projects to improve tool function and metrics. The ability to work in a cross-functional team environment, prioritize tasks, and plan for maintenance is essential.
Use hand tools including wrenches, calipers, voltage/current meters, oscilloscopes and other various equipment technology specific tooling.

Responsibilities

Dismantle, adjust, repair and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating and repair manuals.
Use test and diagnostic equipment to identify root cause problems and put corrective actions in place.
Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance duties on production equipment.
Complete and maintain required documentation for quality standards.
Rebuild equipment and sub-assemblies as required.
Perform equipment modifications as directed by engineers.
Participate in Maintenance or cross-functional teams such as 5S+ and CIP.
Take ownership of small projects and equipment assembly tasks
Work with outside vendors as required.
Process chemical and gas handling
Maintains critical spares and consumables inventory.