PVD Equipment Technician- Nights 2

NXP Semiconductors • Austin, TX

15h

About The Position

NXP’s Front End Operations supports the company’s success by delivering high-quality, scalable, and cost-competitive semiconductor devices. The PVD Equipment Technician troubleshoots and repairs hardware and process failures on AMAT Endura and AMAT Centura tool sets, performs preventive maintenance according to standardized work documents, and uses SPC charts and FabGuard Fault Detection (FDC) software to evaluate equipment performance and diagnose issues. The role documents maintenance work, helps improve procedures for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, maintains spare-parts inventory, and performs other activities that support the area.

The technician works with multiple disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility, manages changing priorities and equipment downtime, and assists equipment engineers with upgrades, improvements, and extended troubleshooting. The role also works with process technicians on wafer recoveries and post-maintenance qualification, and coordinates equipment downtime with manufacturing leads.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline; a minimum of 7 years of NXP or affiliate experience may qualify in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge or experience with PVD processes and tool sets.
• Working knowledge or experience with Novellus Concept 2 mainframes with Speed and Sequel chambers.
• Experience with advanced electronics and troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and complex drawings or diagrams.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment, multitask with minimal supervision, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Analytical problem-solving and testing skills.
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative with minimal supervision, and willing to learn new skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and process failures on AMAT Endura and AMAT Centura tool sets.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with standardized work documents.
• Use SPC charts and FabGuard Fault Detection and Classification data to assess tool performance and troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Document maintenance activities and assist in improving standardized work documents for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory and perform other activities that support the area.
• Assist equipment engineers with equipment upgrades, improvements, and long-down troubleshooting.
• Work with process technicians on wafer recoveries and post-maintenance qualification tasks.
• Coordinate equipment downtime with manufacturing leads.
• Adapt to multiple equipment downs and shifting priorities in the manufacturing facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree