PVD Equipment Engineer (SM1)

Texas Instruments•Sherman, TX

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a Thin Films PVD Equipment Engineer to work in a vibrant, dynamic, team-oriented environment. The role focuses on selecting, installing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment used to produce company products. The engineer studies equipment performance and reliability, develops solutions to increase uptime, supports manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering teams, and helps accelerate tool installation efficiencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience working as an Equipment Engineer in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Equipment experience with AMAT Endura tools.
Prior experience with PVD, CVD, high vacuum, and/or ultra-high vacuum.
Equipment experience with other equipment, such as AMAT, Veeco, TEL, Novellus, and/or ASM.
Experience with tool monitoring and interdiction software, equipment maintenance, and documentation.
Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing and SPC techniques.
Experience with semiconductor cleanroom protocols and behaviors.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Ability to take initiative and drive results.
Strong time-management skills that enable on-time project delivery.
Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, select, and order equipment that is appropriate and cost-effective for manufacturing company products.
Oversee installation, modification, upgrades, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Keep current on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades, and safety issues.
Study equipment performance and reliability.
Establish programs and solutions to increase uptime and address equipment problems affecting the manufacturing process.
Provide technical support to manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations.
Define and write preventative maintenance schedules.
Accelerate tool installation efficiencies.