Summary of Role:
CVD Principal Engineer at Fab 9, Essex Junction, VT. This engineer will own the daily performance of a diverse set of deposition equipment types and set the strategic plan for improvements and new equipment. This is a fully onsite position, working Monday through Friday, daytime hours, with some weekend or evenings as needed.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians and process engineers to meet production demands
- Drives continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement
- Establish and manage the spare parts to meet repair budgets
- Supports cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and process engineering
- Works with procurement and suppliers to select strategic equipment and ensure continuity of spare part supply and quality
- Manage installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment
- Mentor and lead lower-level equipment engineering team members
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
- Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor
Required Qualifications:
- Education –Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field plus 4-5 years relevant experience OR Masters degree plus 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD plus 1-2 years relevant experience
- Understanding of and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems
- Understanding of pumps, high vacuum systems and Rf generators
- Problem solving and communication of action plans
- Travel - Up to 10%
- Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal
- Physical Capacity Demands – Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 lbs. Stand, or bend and crouch to inspect, or work on equipment in the clean room for extended periods of time
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning & organizational skills
- Basic data analysis experience
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supplier and contractor management
- PLC, control systems and instrumentation
- Project management and communication of plans
Expected Salary Range
$85,000.00 - $146,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
