Senior Yield Control Technology Engineer(MAD-MT-OR)

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POSITION:                              Senior Yield Control Technology Engineer

DIVISION:                               Metrology and Analysis Systems Division (MAD)

COMPANY:                             Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. (7TA8)

LOCATION:                             Hillsboro, OR (NCP)

TRAVEL:                                  Up to 30% (domestically and internationally)

REMOTE WORK:                    Customer Hybrid (+50% Onsite) 6 Onsite 90% / Remote 10%

EXPECTED PAY RANGE:       $134,476 - $184,905 annually

This pay range is for the positions base pay only.  This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances.  Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Yield Control Technology Engineer (SYCTE) is responsible for the technical leadership of product support for CD-SEM tools sales activities.  The SYCTE performs a variety of duties including product development activities, interfacing with design engineers, writing technical papers related to CD-SEM toolsets, conducting technical presentations, conducting demonstrations, performing advanced applications support, and delivering training to customers and other engineers.  Part of the SYCTEs job requires travel to customer sites in order to support tool installations, conduct acceptance tests, and provide general applications support.  The SYCTE will use judgment and initiative to work on projects to improve overall toolset technical capabilities, productivity, and efficiency.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

       Technical product support for CD-SEM tools sales activities

       Provide applications support for customers through recipe automation audits

       Provide technical advice to the marketing team for sales and trade shows

       Review of training and demonstration materials for technical accuracy

       Evaluates design, Hardware (HW)/Software (SW), and Applications of systems and products based on e-Beam technology

       Interacts with HW/SW design teams to assist in overall development of the systems by specifying, selecting, and qualifying system requirements and system performance models, developing and implementing procedures, and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate applications to suit customer needs

       Works with design teams to complete system or product frameworks, system specifications, input/output, and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility, system interfaces, and applications

       Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives

       Coordinates design requirement reviews with appropriate engineering/scientific personnel to ensure product compliance with customer requirements

       Provides multi-discipline support to customers by resolving technical issues associated with CD-SEM products or related systems, testing of new and existing designs, and documentation of changes through a formal engineering change notification process

       Manages the development and implementation process of a companys products and services at customer sites including delivering new or upgrading existing products and reviewing processing techniques and methods applied in the use and evaluation of the products

       Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for system specifications

       May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes

       Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop, and implement solutions for corrective action

       Maintain appropriate records of all work and automation audits performed

       Manage and maintain traveling inventory according to department policy, procedure, and/or practice

       Protect and maintain company property (i.e., traveling inventory, company issued items, test equipment, tools, etc.)

       Set and keep appropriate schedules for training at the assigned customer site

       Create, update, and provide highly detailed documentation for the purpose of customer and/or internal training

       Comply with and adhere to company policies

       May provide recommendations for cost reduction efforts

       Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, LICENSES, and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

       BS degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience

       Must have and retain valid drivers license in resident state and be insurable

EXPERIENCE and TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

       Six (6) years of semiconductor industry experience

       Hands on experience with Hitachi CD-SEMs strongly preferred

       General understanding of equipment electronics

       Computer knowledge and networking experience

       Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

       Approximately 30% travel on average

SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS / SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

       Ability to portray professionalism and pride in appearance while conforming to policy

       Ability to provide a positive attitude to all employees and customers

       Ability to interface with customers, service department personnel, and others

       Strong work ethic (i.e., on time to work and training, on time completion of assignments, strong preparation for assignments, effective teamwork, etc.)

       Ability to communicate information to customers and management regarding all activities and schedules

       Ability to work with little to no instructions

       Ability to work on assignments that are complex utilizing considerable judgment and initiative

       Ability to effectively conduct advanced customer training

       Ability to give training classes or on the job training (OJT) on complex system theory to engineers and customers

       Ability to transfer technical knowledge to less experienced engineers through OJT or classroom training

       Ability to work independently with no supervision

       Ability to complete complex problems successfully

       Ability to use considerable judgment in resolving problems and making recommendations

       Ability to assist engineers with problems they encounter in the field

       Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Japanese a plus) with management, co-workers, and customers

       Must be eligible for and receive company credit card

       Ability to use standard office equipment such as a computer, copy/scan/fax machine, cell phone, etc.

       Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic

       Ability to drive an automobile

       Ability to quickly transport from location to location (i.e., air, car, etc.)

       Ability to hear audible noises

       Must comply with all corporate safety requirements and directives

       Expected to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required

       Follow all equipment-specific safety protocolsA0