Development Engineer

General Description:

The ideal Equipment Engineering candidate will be a multi-faceted individual with experience in basic troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex electrical & mechanical tool/system failures. Engineer should possess the ability to dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to schematics, blueprints, drawings, and operating/repair manuals. He/she will be expected to perform service and repairs tasks on semiconductor processing equipment (preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment failures, etc..). These tasks could include initial document creation, basic cleanroom startup tasks, chemical and gas handling (cylinder replacement, disposal, etc..), tool installations, etc... He/she must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision, have a proven ability to follow processes & operational policies, and obtain solutions to all production equipment needs in multiple areas. These areas will include but are not limited to etch, metals, photo, MBE, and metrology.

Essential Duties:

Work in a Cleanroom environment.

Play a primary support role in tool installs, basic assembly of support equipment/material, initial document creation, etc...

Provide basic support in recovering from general tool related failures (initial assessment, general troubleshooting, system resets, etc..).

Provide day-to-day equipment engineering support for multiple areas (etch, metals, MBE, metrology, wet process, etc..).

Required Skills:

Proficient in basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting techniques.

Ability to accurately capture and report on tool related failures, to include troubleshooting logic, root cause analysis, and recurrence prevention.

Experience in technical writing (maintenance and PM documentation/work instruction).

Having experience with high vacuum systems (theory, troubleshooting, and Helium leak detection for various pump packages) utilized in the processing of semiconductor substrates is a plus.

Required Education:

BS degree or,

AS degree and min of 3yrs experience or,

5yrs of equivalent experience (Equivalent may consist of trade school experience, military background, or OEM training on relevant equipment)

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in a ISO Class 4 cleanroom and facility equipment rooms

The employee is occasionally required to must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to stand, walk & stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Special Requirements:

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.

Candidate must be able to get a Security Clearance

Compensation:

The range for this full-time position is $34.07 - $41.54 per hour + bonus + benefits.

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