Coherent

Equipment Engineer: Fusion Bar Fab

Coherent • $90K — $120K *
Sherman, TX 75090In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year college degree or military electronics certification preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in wafer processing equipment or related fields
  • Proficient in various maintenance and troubleshooting of semiconductor equipment
  • Knowledgeable in electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints
  • Familiarity with RF systems and fundamental components
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a safe and high-quality equipment team
  • Ensure effective communication between departments to optimize tool availability
  • Implement data-driven improvements to address equipment and process challenges
  • Influence cross-functional teams to achieve outcomes through collaboration
  • Own and develop KPIs while working with process engineers to enhance processes
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment
  • Diagnose chronic issues using on-site and off-site expertise.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and various departments
  • Exposure to advanced semiconductor technologies and equipment
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing safety and quality
  • Travel opportunities for domestic and international projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Help drive a safe and high-quality equipment team.
  • Maintain effective communications between EES, process engineering, quality, test and manufacturing to ensure optimal tool availability.
  • Drive improvements on existing Equipment and Process roadblocks / mindsets using data driven material and methods.
  • Effectively influence and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and cross-functional teams beyond direct reporting structures.
  • Drive outcomes through influence rather than authority, leveraging trust, communication, and credibility across teams.
  • Own and develop KPI and Projects while collaborating with Process Engineers in order to improve existing and expand new development Processes.
  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  • Develop new concepts of maintenance to eliminate or reduce major equipment failures and extended downtime.
  • Identify and correct and chronic problem areas, using both on-site and off-site equipment expertise.
  • Provide necessary data for decision making while working /developing relationships with Equipment Suppliers / Vendors to improve tool capabilities.
  • Maintain a high level of expertise within the group by assisting in the training and development of EES technicians. Provide technical expertise and support of new equipment selection and tool sign off.
  • Direct and manage the installation of new equipment. Develop, edit and maintain PM documents.
  • Manage spare parts requirements for assigned tool sets
  • Drive equipment issues to root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions. Assist EES technicians with PM's and repair as needed.
  • Lead technicians on complex tool repairs to include Action plan creation and hands on support until resolved.
  • Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management as well as Camstar System
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with EES Manager and EES Technicians..
  • Give directions to Equipment Technicians regarding priorities on a day-to-day basis.
  • Participate in 5Y and 8D analysis as needed.
  • Required to travel both Domestically and Internationally if / when needed.
  • Carry Company provided cell phones, maintaining communications to provide 24/7 factory support.

Education & Experience
  • Preferred Minimum Education
  • 4 Year college degree or Military Electronics certification (will be considered based on years of semiconductor experience)
  • Expected Minimum Years of Related Experience
    • 10+ years experience working on wafer processing equipment or related experience
  • Preferred: maintenance knowledgeable in multiple of the following equipment:
    • Cleaving, Stacking/Unstacking, Riber MBE 412 Passivation, E-Beam Coating (PVD), and FiconTEC UMB Testing systems
    • Plasmatherm LAPECVD, Matrix Asher, Lam rainbow, Oxford ICP, KLA/SPTS ICP

Skills
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs such as:
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Must understand and have the ability to troubleshoot RF systems and understanding the fundamental theory of the components involved in the system.
  • Knowledge of how to read electronic schematics, mechanical blueprints, pneumatic diagrams, vacuum diagrams, flow charts, cause effect diagrams, and hydraulic system prints.
  • Understanding of the Etch, CVD, PVD, and Furnace processes.
  • Understanding of SPC theory and implementation.
  • Good understanding of vacuum theory, various vacuum pumps such as dry pumps, cryo pumps, turbo pumps, various types of vacuum sensors, pressure control devices, and MFCs.
  • Able to set up, operate, and interpret output of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, RGAs, high voltage probes, pressure and temperature gauges, dial indicators, and RF meters.
  • Must be able to use a helium leak detector and RGA.
  • Problem solving; able to troubleshoot to root cause and analyze collected data for continuous improvement.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to organize daily work responsibilities with minimal management.
  • Strong communication skills with leadership Experience (fostering Servant Leadership Principles as a culture).
  • Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp internally and externally.
  • Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions
  • Must be able to...
    • Work in a Class 100/1000 clean room. Wear full clean room attire.
    • Work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solids.
    • Work with and/or around gases, both hazardous and non-hazardous.
    • Ability to work a flexible work schedule and support a 24/7 operation.

Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to...
    • Work in a Class 100/1000 clean room
    • Wear full clean room attire
    • Work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solids
    • Work with and/or around gases, both hazardous and non-hazardous.
    • Stand for up to 10 hours at a time
    • Lift 50 pounds or push/pull up to 150 pounds

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

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

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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