Essential Duties:

• Act as a technical content expert in the assigned area of the facility; extensive understanding of theoretical knowledge of electronic, mechanical, robotics/wafer handling, pneumatic, vacuum, chemical, and gas delivery systems related to semiconductor manufacturing and any other subsystem relevant to technical area
• Employ advanced competencies in electronic troubleshooting, incorporating knowledge of electromechanical concepts, specific process theory and the application of in-depth tool design to analyze individual subsystem and component theories
• Propose projects for reducing cost, improving tool availability and increasing tool and/or systems efficiency; work on teams for implementation of improvement projects
• Respond to and address tool downtime promptly, conduct thorough inspections, test and troubleshoot to identify technical issues; provide recommendations and perform intermediate to advanced corrective maintenance according to specifications with little to no assistance from others; collaborate with tool owner to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions; train junior level techs on routine tasks
• Suggest modifications of preventative maintenance procedures and specifications to the tool owner; lend expertise and assist tool owners with project management related to equipment upgrades, modifications and installations, and by tracking tool performance; special projects may be assigned to improve tool reliability and reduce scrap risk on equipment failures
• Perform preventative maintenance; Mentor and train junior level technicians for independent proficiency on intermediate corrective or routine preventative maintenance
• Work with and around hazardous chemicals and gases; includes pouring chemicals, changing out gases or working in environments in which hazardous chemicals and/or gases are present and/or utilized
• Fully comprehend and utilize work stream and parts management systems; use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to troubleshoot and determine the health of tools
• Research and gain knowledge on tool subsystems and components; possess functional knowledge of test equipment and specialty tools required to perform daily tasks
• Work with the engineering teams to complete modifications to existing equipment and the installation of new equipment
• Systematically maintain and update process documentation through required real-time system entries of all work performed
• Maintain a clean working area and follow 5S principles while performing preventative and corrective maintenance; ensure consistent quality output and perform tasks in accordance with all quality procedures, standards and specifications
• Comply with and follow all specified environmental, safety and health, cleanroom, chemical handling protocols and procedures and maintain all Semiconductor factory certifications as required
• Report accidents and spills promptly; make recommendations to improve safe work practices
• Must be able to perform the essentials duties of the position with or without a reasonable accommodatio

Additional Duties:

• Participate in tool improvement projects
• Possess knowledge to complex tasks independently; collaborate with all levels of technicians and tool owners to collectively elevate the ability of the group
• Communicate with operators to understand difference in performance in comparison to normal functions
• Submit continuous improvement ideas: implement solutions to complex suggestions
• Possess an in-depth understanding of multiple toolsets, how they are utilized and components used in conjunction with toolsets
• Collaborate with members of manufacturing, equipment and process engineering teams to resolve quality and productivity challenges: assist engineering technicians in performing process experiments or new test method