Sr Dry Etch Equipment Engineer
About The Position
Perform hands-on preventive maintenance, trouble-shooting, and recovery on AMAT Dry Etch equipment to ensure optimal tool uptime and performance. Conduct training sessions for technicians on AMAT tool operation, maintenance procedures, and excursion awareness. Coordinate weekly PM schedules and align maintenance activities with area constraints and current WIP levels. Monitor and handle spare parts inventory, including AMAT-specific components, and coordinate procurement with buyers. Optimize AMAT chamber configurations to meet RF trigger thresholds and improve First Run Metrics (FRM). Collaborate with AMAT vendors to enhance chamber reliability, process stability, and consumables management. Diagnose complex equipment issues using systematic trouble-shooting techniques and provide recovery plans with accurate ETAs. Support cost reduction initiatives by finding opportunities to lower repair and maintenance expenses. Assist Process Owners with AMAT process conversions, chamber matching, and defect reduction strategies. Participate in SPC/FDC initiatives to improve process control, reduce tool alarms, and minimize excursions.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on Dry Etch Equipment Maintenance experience, specifically with AMAT toolsets.
- 3+ years of experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom/fab environment.
- Strong understanding of vacuum systems, RF power delivery, gas delivery systems, and chamber hardware.
- Demonstrated ability to perform systematic trouble-shooting and maintain high-volume manufacturing equipment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of hands-on Equipment Engineering experience working on AMAT Dry Etch toolsets in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record to trouble-shoot and resolve complex equipment issues, driving improvements in AMAT tool performance and reliability.
- Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while adapting to changing fab priorities and conditions.
- Strong proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., JMP) and factory automation systems, with the ability to generate data-driven problem statements and identify embedded correlations.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on preventive maintenance, trouble-shooting, and recovery on AMAT Dry Etch equipment
- Conduct training sessions for technicians on AMAT tool operation, maintenance procedures, and excursion awareness
- Coordinate weekly PM schedules and align maintenance activities with area constraints and current WIP levels
- Monitor and handle spare parts inventory, including AMAT-specific components, and coordinate procurement with buyers
- Optimize AMAT chamber configurations to meet RF trigger thresholds and improve First Run Metrics (FRM)
- Collaborate with AMAT vendors to enhance chamber reliability, process stability, and consumables management
- Diagnose complex equipment issues using systematic trouble-shooting techniques and provide recovery plans with accurate ETAs
- Support cost reduction initiatives by finding opportunities to lower repair and maintenance expenses
- Assist Process Owners with AMAT process conversions, chamber matching, and defect reduction strategies
- Participate in SPC/FDC initiatives to improve process control, reduce tool alarms, and minimize excursions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
