Ion Implant Equipment Engineering Manager

Job Summary:

Coherent is seeking a skilled Equipment Engineering Manager with expertise in Ion Implantation.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of ion implantation equipment, ensuring that our semiconductor manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and performance.

As an Equipment Engineering Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability and uptime of our ion implantation systems, which span many generations from legacy tools to modern implanters.

Your technical expertise will contribute to both the prevention of equipment failures and the continuous improvement of the process.

Key Responsibilities:


* Team Leadership & Management:
+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of equipment engineers and technicians specializing in ion implantation.
+ Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment by setting clear goals, providing guidance, and encouraging continuous learning.
+ Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and drive professional development opportunities for team members.


* Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
+ Setup procedures for regular preventive maintenance on ion implantation equipment.

Create and update specifications to direct the preventative maintenance.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve challenging equipment issues, including electrical, mechanical, and software-related problems.
+ Coordinate with internal teams to repair, upgrade, and replace equipment as necessary.


* Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
+ Collaborate with process engineers to optimize ion implantation settings for improved yield, efficiency, and process stability.
+ Implement process improvements, adjustments, and upgrades based on root cause analysis and process data.


* Project Management & Collaboration:
+ Participate in the installation, testing, and qualification of new ion implantation systems.
+ Work with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and solutions.
+ Lead projects related to equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications.


* Training & Support:
+ Train and support junior engineers and operators on ion implantation equipment and process-related issues.
+ Provide technical support to production teams, ensuring efficient operations.

Qualifications:


* Educational Requirements:
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.


* Experience:
+ At least [3-5] years of hands-on experience working with ion implantation equipment in a semiconductor fabrication environment.
+ Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining.


* Skills & Knowledge:
+ Strong understanding of ion implantation...