Equipment Engineer - Dry Etch

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Working in a world class Equipment Engineering organization with talented group of Equipment Engineers, Technicians, and technical supportive management. An organization that focuses on growth, talent development, and continuous improvement. Responsible to sustain, optimize, and improve Plasma Etch Semiconductor Equipment performance and reliability. Lead all maintenance activities scheduled and unscheduled on assigned equipment. Provide leadership, guidance and assistance to area technicians, drive cost savings projects, generate and execute on time improvement projects on assigned equipment. Work with Process, Production, Procurement, and Facility groups.

• You can work toward achieving and exceeding assigned goals such as Equipment availability, MTTR, MTBF
• You can eliminate reoccurring equipment failures by devising new approaches and developing solutions to complex problems
• You can optimize preventive maintenance procedures and provide clear instructions and documentation to technicians
• You can work with equipment vendors or second source companies to modify parts and improve Equipment performance
• You can identify opportunities for reducing maintenance and operating costs and provide cost studies for preventive maintenance activities. Optimize spare parts inventory and reduce spares cost.
• You can lead the process of evaluating new equipment or software and make recommendations to meet Tower Semiconductor business objectives. Perform source inspections at the vendor site as required, and work with facilities and the vendor to meet installation schedules.
• You can work with the Process Engineering group on identifying opportunities to improve yield, and maintaining equipment process parameters within specifications
• You can identify and implement sustaining capital upgrades that can increase tool performance, with associated ROI justification
• You can work with IE, Production, and Process groups on identifying opportunities to improve cycle time
• You can provide a monthly report summarizing all maintenance and project activities
• You can work with a high level of autonomy according to managerial priorities
• You can comply with all ISO requirements and be able to develop new ISO procedures as needed.
• You can travel to domestic and international Tower Semiconductor sites to provide support as needed

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting and maintaining Semiconductor Equipment, with strong problem solving, and troubleshooting skills to a component level on Dry Etch equipment.
• Experience on LAM 9600, 9400, 4500, 2300 toolsets is a preferred.
• In depth knowledge of equipment functionality, subcomponents, control circuit, and its process parameters is required.
• Thorough knowledge of measurement instrumentations, electro-mechanical devices, vacuum systems, Robotics/Sensors, and strong engineering/Technology skills is a must.
• Candidate must have the ability to conduct data and statistical analysis to evaluate equipment performance.
• Strong leadership and computer skills are required.

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