Principal Engineer Photo Equipment; Coater​/Developer

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• Key Projects and Area of Responsibility:
• Monitor equipment performance, identify issues and fix tool.
• Certify and train maintenance, chemical technicians and equipment tool owners.
• Establish written procedures and specs for maintenance tech.
• Work with process engineering team to provide resolution/reduction of rework and scrap issues.
• Lead investigations for equipment related excursion and provide a solution.
• Provide 8D and executive summary to management and various department stake holders.
• Provide safety recommendations on equipment in addition ensuring tools meet QA site requirements.
• Utilization of Micro-computer applications – Excel, PowerPoint and industry-standard system reporting.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and troubleshoot equipment.
• Understand Photo equipment process, optics, electrical, mechanical and robotics knowledge.
• Provide equipment training to the maintenance team.
• Utilize Micro-computer applications for equipment optimization, trouble-shooting, and analysis of tool performance.
• Provide equipment performance reports, 8D resolutions and follow thru on action items.
• Establish parts inventory, research second source options and engineer parts if necessary to support equipment.
• Work with equipment vendors to ensure tool performance and support as well as escalation of line down situations.
• At least 5 years of experience in Photo equipment engineering preferably in magnetic head manufacturing. In-depth knowledge of electronics, electro‑mechanics, resist, develop, optics, robotics and Photo tools.

• BS degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. MS is preferred.
• Experience in Photolithography equipment. Coater/Developers TEL ProZ/Act8, FSI
  2500 or Coater/Developer tools.
• Analytical, logical, and data-driven, and demonstrated ability in fixing and providing equipment resolutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Able to work and interact with various interdepartmental engineering and other support organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with set milestone and timeline, and ability to execute under minimal supervision.
• A responsible and team player. Detail-oriented and willingness to learn and thrive in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

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