Equipment Engineering Technician, CMP

Job Description

The position consists of sustaining process activities, as well as supporting process engineering projects for the CMP processing areas. The selected individual will report to the CMP process engineering organization and must be highly motivated, capable of independent work, with working knowledge of the fab and CMP tools. This is a compressed shift position; overtime or schedule adjustments may be required for training and to accommodate fab needs.

The position is for back-end nights, starting at 5:45 PM and ending at 6:00 AM, on Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday (compressed work week).

• Main responsibilities are performing consumable changes, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs on semiconductor equipment in the CMP module.
• Problem solving using procedures and technical documentation to resolve problems in non-functioning tools in the CMP module.
• Participating in activities to develop, document, and improve existing semiconductor equipment maintenance procedures and systems; working from procedures, blueprints, sketches, drawings, and diagrams.
• Dismantling, adjusting, repairing, and assembling equipment according to written instructions and vendor documentation.
• Assisting in analyzing and resolving recurring maintenance problems.
• Using test and diagnostic equipment to perform system verification and troubleshooting.
• Interfacing with Equipment Engineer, Process Engineer, and area Manager/Group Leader to identify and resolve equipment and process‑related issues supporting production.
• Participating in area shift pass‑downs and working on set priorities based on production requirements.

Must Have:

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, related field of study, or equivalent military experience.
• Working knowledge of the CMP tool sets is desirable.
• Good knowledge of fab environment and clear understanding of the operational details.
• Minimum of two years of technical experience in a high‑tech manufacturing environment and demonstrated working knowledge of electro‑mechanical systems operations and maintenance, able to work with minimal assistance.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of AC/DC circuits, including fundamentals of electricity and basic electronic components and circuit analysis.
• Basic PC skills, including MS Office suite.

Minimum 4 years of direct experience supporting any of the following CMP 200 mm tool sets:

• AMAT Mirra‑Trak
• Lam Ontrak Series IICE
• Lam Ontrak Synergy
• Strasbaugh 6
  
  DSP‑SP
• Fundamental understanding of SPC principles.