III. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to build credibility quickly.
• Enthusiasm and aptitude to learn and develop new skills.
• A strong team player.
• Creative thinker: challenge the old ways and seek/suggest better ways of doing things.

VII. BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Minimum HNC/HND from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Material Science, or equivalent education, training and experience.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to perform the above functions, combined with progressive engineering experience and the proven capability to effectively support, sustain and drive forward Continuous Improvement initiatives.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of wafer fab processes within the semiconductor or cleanroom environment industry preferred.
• Can diagnose and repair PCBs to component level.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Electronics background with ability to fault find within the tools to component level.
• Experienced in the repair of Epitaxy, Ion implant and Passivation process equipment an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to document processes and procedures to ensure information is retained and shared.
• Experience of working effectively with equipment suppliers, subcontractors and service engineers.
• Prior experience of 6s / Kaizen preferred.
• Proven track record of fixing complex machines.
• Capable and prepared to carry out mechanical setup and maintenance tasks.
• Prepared to work with tools that contain acids, following safety procedures when replacing valves and pumps involved in the dispense of chemicals.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Capable of managing own work and deliverables with little supervision.
• Detail oriented.
• Performs well under pressure.
• Flexible and able to work in a demanding environment, working alternate early and late shift.
• Good level of computer literacy.
  Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
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  If you are results-oriented, have the drive to find industry-leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team.

Performs and co-ordinates the repair of machinery used in semi-conductor processing.
Interfaces with the Equipment Engineering Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager and Plant Manager working alternate early and late shifts to support a 24x7 manufacturing environment.

II. DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (End Results Expected):

• Maintain >80% uptime of key process tools.
• Fault find and repair complex machine tool PCBs & to component level.
• Provide direction to technician level personnel and provides support/assistance to Manufacturing Shift Leaders and manufacturing support personnel.
• To sustain, evaluate and improve uptimes of wafer fab processing equipment.
• Communicate with EE Supervisor, Process Engineers and Process Operators.
• Identify and implement cost reduction projects.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.