Coherent

Senior Epi Equipment Technician

Coherent$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AA degree with 6-10 years of experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance
  • SCBA certification with experience in supplied air maintenance procedures
  • Minimum of 2 years hands-on with automated semiconductor process equipment
  • Minimum of 2 years hands-on with vacuum maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and organizational skills
  • Able to communicate clearly and efficiently in documentation
  • Certified or able to obtain Hazmat Technician certification

Responsibilities

  • Support maintenance of Aixtron G4 MOCVD reactors running InP and GaAs
  • Execute scheduled maintenance and develop new procedures for unexpected failures
  • Log and track machine parameters to identify potential failures
  • Participate in gas cylinder and abatement column changes
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for safe equipment operation
  • Train and certify others on maintenance procedures and protocols

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing training and development
  • Participation in site Emergency Response Team
  • Dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities
  • Exposure to advanced semiconductor processing technologies
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

The position is for support and maintenance of Aixtron G4 MOCVD reactors running InP and GaAs processes. The maintenance technician carries out routine maintenance of the reactors and all support systems, including chemical source changes, vacuum system maintenance, robotic wafer handler maintenance, chamber cleans, exhaust abatement system maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of subsystem faults. Additionally, training of other equipment technicians in these routine tasks is required.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The position involves supporting the MOCVD equipment engineer involving maintenance of InP-based MOCVD Aixtron growth systems. Particular emphasis is placed on following precise maintenance procedures for safe and effective repair. The technician should assume flexibility in working hours in order to ensure full communication and process compliance in support of on-shift-based technical and operations-based personnel.
  • Interaction with process engineering teams to plan and execute scheduled maintenance procedures as well as helping develop new procedures for unexpected or new failure modes.
  • Logging and tracking of machine parameters in order to detect incipient failures or deviations from normal operation
  • Participate in maintenance events, including work on gas cylinder changes, abatement column changes, process piping and plumbing requiring supplied air respirators such as SCBA and supplied air-line breathing apparatus
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve equipment or process-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with facilities and Epi process engineering to ensure safe and effective operation of MOCVD equipment
  • Documentation: train and certify on documented procedures including routine maintenance procedures, spare parts inventory, and other equipment support functions.
  • Belong to site Emergency Response Team

Education & Experience
  • AA degree with 6-10 years experience
  • SCBA certification and experience with carrying out maintenance procedures while under supplied air
  • 2 years minimum hands-on experience with maintenance and repair of complex automated semiconductor process equipment
  • 2 years minimum hands-on experience with vacuum equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair

Skills
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Work in a systematic and organized way
  • Hands-on, roll up sleeves attitude
  • Clear and efficient communication and documentation skills
  • Team player
  • Certified or able to obtain Hazmat Technician certification

Working Conditions
  • 5 days/week, 8 hour weekday work schedule
  • Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.

Physical Requirements
  • Able to work effectively in cramped conditions while wearing PPE including supplied-air breathing apparatus
  • Able to maneuver and safely handle heavy equipment
  • Able to pass yearly physical and SCBA respirator mask fit test for respiratory safety

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
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
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