General Description:
The ideal EES Technician IV will be a multi-faceted individual with experience in advanced troubleshooting and resolution of challenging electrical & mechanical tool/system failures. This EES Technician should possess the ability to read, understand, and follow schematics, blueprints, drawings, and operating/repair manuals. He/she will be expected to work independently (and in larger teams at times) performing advanced/expert level equipment related tasks, services, and repairs on semiconductor manufacturing equipment (preventative maintenance (PM), troubleshooting equipment failures, etc..) in multiple process modules throughout the FAB. These tasks may include, but are not limited to, initial document creation, advanced cleanroom startup tasks, training Jr. EES technicians, chemical and gas handling (cylinder replacement, disposal, etc..), tool installations, identifying inventory min/max levels, identifying & sourcing consumables, and securing critical spares. He/she must be able to work independently and have a proven ability to follow process & operational policies.
Essential Duties:
Work in a Class 10(ISO-4) Cleanroom environment.
Provide day-to-day advance/expert technician level support for assigned process module (dry etch, deposition, metals, metrology, photo, and wet process).
Train Jr. level technicians, guiding them through recovery efforts associated with a down tool event.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts geared toward eliminating waste, improving uptime, and optimizing 5S capability.
Independently, complete advanced/expert level PM tasks and qualifications.
Secure real-time feedback from Jr. technicians related to Maintenance Activity (MA) documents, OCAPs, and recovery efforts, making redline edits to identified documents.
Provide advanced/expert level support in the recovery of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from advanced tool related failures (initial assessment, general troubleshooting, system resets, etc..).
Play an intermediate/advanced level support role in tool installs, basic assembly of support equipment/material, initial document creation, etc...
Required Skills:
Proficient in advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting techniques.
Ability to accurately capture and report on tool related failures, to include troubleshooting logic, root cause analysis, and recurrence prevention.
Must be able to work independently using advanced/expert level troubleshooting to resolve and repair system failures in assigned module.
Must have experience in one or more of the following areas: Photolithography, Metrology, Deposition and/or Etch systems (theory, troubleshooting, and Helium leak detection for various pump packages) utilized in the processing of semiconductor substrates.
Must be an effective communicator with a proven track record of training other team members.
Required Education:
High School diploma and 6-10 years of semiconductor or equivalent experience (Equivalent may consist of trade school experience, military background, or OEM training on relevant equipment)
AS degree and minimum of 5+ years of experience
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work in an ISO Class 4 cleanroom and facility equipment rooms.
Must be able to lift/push/pull 25-30 pounds consistently.
Must be able to stand, walk & stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Special Requirements:
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.
Ability to obtain a security clearance is a plus.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $36.79 - $44.87 per hour + bonus + benefits.
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HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, California, (hrl.com) pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways.
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