Wafer Fab Equipment Engineer

Job Description

SLD Laser is looking for an experienced semiconductor equipment engineer to join our Wafer Fabrication operation team to support the manufacturing and advanced development of cutting edge GaNbased laser diode products. The successful candidate will directly support the Wafer Fabrication tool maintenance activities as well as work in a team environment to optimize equipment hardware and processes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance troubleshooting repairs and upgrades of semiconductor process equipment in all functional areas (i.e. photolithography dry etch wet etch deposition assembly test etc..
• Repairs and maintenance to be performed in accordance with blueprints diagrams operation manuals and manufacturers specifications using hand tools power tools and measuring and testing instruments
• Responsible for maintenance of FAB facilities supporting equipment such as gas delivery systems chemical delivery systems vacuum pumps etc.
• Work with engineers and manufacturing with set up and calibration tasks system support preventative maintenance failure analysis and procedural documentation
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules and identify/help source critical spares for key equipment
  

Experience and Skills

• Bachelors degree in related technical field (i.e. physics electrical engineering materials science) or equivalent knowledge and/or experience
• Minimum of five years experience working in a semiconductor industry
• Solid semiconductor process equipment knowledge (i.e. RIE ICP PECVD sputter deposition coaters steppers wet benches metrology etc.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude with a handson approach; Related certifications a plus
• Comprehensive communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with engineers operators and technicians

Safety Responsibilities

• May be required to participate as a member of the ERT (Emergency Response Team).
• May be required to maintain certifications for response to emergencies (i.e. HAZCOM HAZOPER FIRSTAID CPR ERT ETC. as required
• Able to properly use safety equipment to analyze risks and emergencies (SCBA respirator gas leak detection etc..
• Possess a strong personal focus on safety for themselves and those around them.
• Safety conscious and able to maintain a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to receive medical clearance for respirator use
• Operate material handling equipment (i.e. forklift hand trucks palette jacks etc.
• Loading and pushing hand trucks and carts to move equipment to various locations
• Climbing stairs and ladders to access areas and equipment
  

The fulltime base salary range for the Equipment Engineer position is $130000 to $150000 per annum. The range reflects the minimum and maximum possible base salary for new hires for the role based on the advertised location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including work location jobrelated skills experience and relevant education and training. For more information about the base salary range applicable to the work location talk to the recruiter.

Kyocera SLD Laser Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability legally protected medical condition military or veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information or any other basis protected by local state or federal laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and requirements of personnel as classified.