Equipment Engineering Technician

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain various wafer processing tools as directed by management, equipment engineers and senior technicians.
• Run equipment to validate that corrective actions were successful.
• Coordinate both reactive and scheduled preventive maintenance on wafer and assembly processing tools, including support equipment such as pumps, power supplies and gas cabinets.
• Track, record and communicate progress of maintenance work on Fab, Back End and Assembly equipment.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Work independently and in a team environment when required.
• Apply troubleshooting skills to repair common failures.
• Assist senior technicians and engineers in data collection to resolve recurring equipment issues.
• Utilize training materials, aids and certification requirements to meet personal improvement goals.
• Participate in team meetings for continuous improvements and attend vendor off‑site training as required.
• Member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Facilities, Test Engineering and other departments.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with EES Manager and EES Engineers/Technicians.
• Provide timely updates and communications on equipment status to Management and Camstar System.
• Required to travel domestically and internationally when needed.

• Preferred:
  Military Electronics certification or an AS technical degree in electronics.
• Expected minimum years: 2+ years experience maintaining wafer processing equipment.

• TEL Mark Vz, ACT 8, ASML 5500, Plasmatherm LAPECVD, Matrix Asher, Koyo vertical furnace, Lam Rainbow, Disco Grinder/Saws, EVG Bond/Debond 850, CMP Polish, WET Etch Process, RENA Semi Auto Wet System, MEI SRD, MPI Diesort tools, Camtek Eagle AVI, Chroma/EG Probers.

• Practical knowledge and application of electronics, mechanics, vacuum theory, math, computers and testing.
• Basic computer skills and software programs (Microsoft products).
• Troubleshooting techniques and ability to learn operational concepts of systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, flow charts and cause and effect diagrams.
• Set up, operate and interpret test equipment (oscilloscopes, digital volt‑ohm meters, current and voltage sources, chart recorders).
• Adhere to established company and departmental policies.
• Meet requirements for Emergency Response Team.
• Problem solving: troubleshoot intermediate issues with little to no guidance.
• Initial responder for unscheduled down tools.
• Understand and follow written procedures and verbal instructions in preventive maintenance of wafer fab equipment.
• Self‑motivated and able to organize and manage daily work as directed.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Balance planned and unplanned activities professionally.
• Communicate progress and completion of tasks.

• Work in a Class 100/1000 clean room wearing full clean room attire.
• Work with/around chemicals such as acids and solids and gases (hazardous and non‑hazardous).
• Stand up to 10 hours at a time and lift 50 pounds or push/pull up to 150 pounds.
• Shift: Monday–Friday 9.5 hour shifts with flexibility to alternate compressed shift (3–4 consecutive 12‑hour shifts weekly).
• Pass and maintain an ERT clearance through periodic physicals.
• Work on‑site.

• Pass and maintain an ERT clearance through periodic physicals.

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

I – Integrity:
Create an Environment of Trust
C –

Collaboration:

Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A – Accountability:
Own the Process and the Outcome
R – Respect:
Recognize the Value in Everyone
E – Enthusiasm:
Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will…