Senior​/Principal Microelectronics Equipment Technologist, Mesa Fab, Onsite

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We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Technologist with experience supporting semiconductor equipment and tools in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

This role will include owning system calibrations, wafer handling, gas and vapor delivery, abatement systems, vacuum pumps, RF and DC power, electro-mechanical systems, vacuum systems and facilities subsystem maintenance.

The role also involves continuous improvement of safety systems and quality systems and the development of engineered solutions to improve the safety, performance and reliability of the equipment.

We are seeking strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to take ownership of and resolve technical issues independently. This position is part of an established, experienced support team and the ability to collaborate in a team environment to solve complex technical problems is a key requirement.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work with tools and equipment, has curiosity about complex machines and the engineering and physics principles behind their function, is familiar and comfortable with computer hardware and software and is familiar with coding/programming.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Plan and perform duties in the electromechanical, electrical, chemical or optical areas.
• Construct, calibrate, adjust, test and maintain equipment, components, device or systems.
• Develop, evaluate and work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operate related equipment, conduct tests and report data in a prescribed format.
• Specify and perform calibration and alignment checks; design and make adjustments, modifications and replacements as needed; coordinate work with facilities and trades as needed.
• Analyze data and recommend modifications to components or test procedures to meet desired specifications.
• Coordinate equipment support contracts and the work of vendor equipment support personnel.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$74,700 - $144,400

• Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years relevant experience
• Training, education and/or knowledge of electrical systems, electronics, mechanical systems and basic knowledge of computing systems.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE L clearance.

• Associates degree in technical field or four or more years of industry technical training in electronics and equipment service and maintenance.
• Experience and training in supporting semiconductor equipment or similar highly automated electro-mechanical equipment.
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of Dry Etch, CVD and Metals thin film deposition equipment.
• Experience in supporting Applied Materials, Hitachi, Tokyo Electron, ASM, Lam or similar 200mm or 300mm semiconductor equipment.

Sandia National Laboratories Microsystems and Engineering Sciences Applications (MESA) complex provides unique processing capability in semiconductor microfabrication. The MESAFab Operations departments develop and maintain core semiconductor processing capabilities and capacity that enable our customers to build…