Senior Equipment Technician

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 s...