Principal Technician Equipment Engineering

* Monitor, control, and qualify 200/300 mm semiconductor equipment.
* Perform basic preventive maintenance activities.
* React to error messages of factory systems and/or equipment.
* Process wafers using defined procedures.
* Perform visual inspections (quality check)
* Recover from process and tool interruptions.
* Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization, and cost.
* Complete all required reporting and documentation.
* Understand and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements.
* Actively participate in continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development
* Strong team member, able to work well with a global team, and other duties as assigned.
* Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks
* Ability to perform work activities in a safe and responsible manner in line with all FAB9 EHS&S policies
* Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment
* Support and engage in training activities
* Perform preventive, and corrective maintenance on equipment as required per the operating procedures
* Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness
* Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation and effectively communicate end of shift pass downs
* Ability to effectively use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.
* Ability to work in a standing position for 85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
* Ability to walk on uneven surfaces for 85% of a 12-hour shift
* Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift
* Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
* Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for 85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
* Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching up/over, and crawling for 85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
* Ability to utilize computer (typing, visual screen time) for 85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
* Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements
* Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements for a minimum of 10 hours a day
* Able to wear upgraded PPE in accordance with GF safety procedures, including, but not limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron & gloves, and full-face shield, when required.
* Able to remain in compliance with OSHA & NIOSH standard CFR  (clean shaven) to don and work in an N95 Dust Mask or other air filtering devices, to include full-face respirator (cartridge & supplied air) for extended periods of time ( 2 hours)
* Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out-of-Control conditions including defect troubleshooting
* Develop & enhance operating procedures
* Actively participate in continuous improvement projects, learning and skills development
* Ability to read and comprehend schematics / blueprints / electrical diagrams
* Experience utilizing basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles
* Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques
* Basic understanding of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
* Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs
* Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor

* Experience:

minimum 8+ years' mechanical / electrical experience or relevant semiconductor related equipment repair
* Travel Requirements:
Minimal travel
* Language Fluency:
English (both Written & Verbal)
* Basic reading and writing comprehension skills
* Basic computer navigation skills - (i.e.Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook)
* Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements.
* Able to operate computer interfacing systems
* Able to work in a standing position for an extended period of time (during a 12-hour shift)
* 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
* Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
* Flexible and willing to work any shift (3-4 days alternating weeks during day or night shift)

Education:

2 Year Technical/associate's degree in science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent military training/experience or equivalence  

* Experience:

10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent military experience
* Strong technical skills and knowledge of…