semisouth silicon carbide technology

Equipment Maintenance Technician II

Summary:

This position provides manufacturing equipment sustaining support for the Wafer manufacturing facility.  This individual will work on one of the 4 dedicated 12-hour shifts in support of a 24/7 operation.  Successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance tasks designed to improve / sustain equipment availability, reliability and maintainability. Successful experienced candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong troubleshooting capability and exemplary “root cause” corrective skills and techniques.

Responsibilities: 

  • Performs Electro-mechanical root cause troubleshooting of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
  • Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles equipment according to operating manuals, schematics, blueprints, etc.
  • Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform equipment checks.
  • Works with process engineers to understand process-equipment interactions and limitations relative to operating specs.
  • As needed, modifies equipment to improve up- time or overall process performance.
  • Performs routine preventive maintenance on tools in accordance with equipment specifications.
  • Supports production as needed. 

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Associates in Applied Sciences discipline OR 3+ years military experience with electronics training
  • 5 years equipment experience in a semiconductor processing environment
  • 3 years equipment experience in a Wafer Fab
  • Ability to read and interpret instructions, schematics, and maintenance manuals 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering 

Physical Requirements:  

  • Must be able to work in a Class 10 clean room environment
  • Must be able to capably lift 45 lbs
  • Good manual dexterity essential

Behavioral/Values Characteristics: 

  • Strong personal work ethic.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Self-starter, high-energy, strong drive for accomplishment.
  • Work well independently towards achieving the goals of the group.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Resourceful, hands-on, problem solving individual with initiative and drive to work around technical obstacles.
  • Demonstrated understanding of appropriate handling of confidential information.

 

SemiSouth is an EEO/AA employer. 

 

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