Experienced Semiconductor Equipment Engineer

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a mid to senior level equipment engineer for the NCSC semiconductor fab. Coverage areas may include Diffusion, Plasma Deposition, Plasma Etch, Wet Etch, Metal Evaporation, and Photolithography. Coverage in multiple areas is required.

Job Responsibilities:
• Ensures Fab equipment and processes meet throughput, yield, safety, and efficiency objectives.
• Develops and documents procedures to sustain and evolve equipment performance.
• Identifies, prioritizes, and implements projects that provide continuous improvement of the overall uptime and output of semiconductor processes and equipment through analysis of data.
• Effectively communicates progress to goals through presentations and ongoing reviews.
• Attends and participates in daily operations meetings to provide status and plans - equipped with answers.
• Initiates Escalations for hard down equipment through to recovery (owns history, status, plans, and communication 24x7 until resolved).
• Plans and manages capital equipment procurement, installations, and upgrades.
• Trains and mentors equipment technicians.
• Manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously within a rapidly changing environment.
• Reasonable expectation of response during off hours in support of production. This is a support position requiring flexibility and commitment to production needs as they arise at any time of the day.

Experience, Skills, and Education:

Education and Experience:
• Engineering or Science Degree in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing engineering.
• Experience managing relationships with external suppliers, contractors, and development partners.
• Experience with capital equipment procurement, capacity planning and modeling.
• Proof of success in continuous improvement of semiconductor fab manufacturing equipment.
• Language Skills: Must be able to communicate in English: orally, in writing.
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in the MS Office suite of products, strong keyboard skills.

Other Skills and Abilities:
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Decision-making and troubleshooting skills are very important.
• CAD and Project skills preferred.
• Experienced with handling toxic and reactive chemicals and gases common to the semiconductor industry

Physical Demands:
• Some light lifting will be required up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged sitting or standing up to 8 hours.
• Reaching, stooping, and bending as needed.

Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.