Diodes Incorporated · 2 months ago
Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - Plasma Etch
South Portland, ME
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelDiodes Incorporated is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the semiconductor markets. They are seeking a Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to improve operational efficiency, ensure a safe working environment, and maintain semiconductor manufacturing equipment, specifically on the LAM Etch Platforms.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Working hours: 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Required hours to keep assigned area running as smoothly as possible
Work is performed within a clean room environment that requires the wearing of a smock, hood, booties, latex gloves, and safety glasses
A safety-minded approach is required: employees must learn, understand and follow all safety documentation, specs and protocols, including LOTO. Must also be able to identify and eliminate safety concerns and regulatory violations
High quality standard for all equipment operations and outputs
Seek out and collect data (SPC, FDC, OLPMs) to make data-based decisions. Uses data to determine root causes for equipment excursions
Identifies abnormal tool conditions and execute corrective actions
Directs one's own work at a high level and demonstrates advanced leadership skills for small teams
Sought out as a subject matter expert for assigned area
Has technical knowledge of the equipment and sub-systems within assigned area. Subsystems could include electromechanical systems, electro-pneumatic systems, Rf delivery systems, chems & gas delivery systems, and vacuum systems
Develops sufficient process knowledge to understand recipes, FDC signals and expected process outputs
Ability to seek out and develop equipment efficiency improvements
Possesses strong structured problem-solving skills
Must be able to develop schedules for equipment installations and work with the OEM as well as in-house resources to achieve the project milestones
Mentor technicians with respect to new procedures and equipment troubleshooting
Maintain equipment preventative maintenance procedures
Troubleshooting could require the use of airline respirator, wearing of personal protective equipment, working with hazardous gases and chemicals, working with high voltages and high temperatures and lifting of objects that weigh up to 50 lbs
Reviews tool histories for all area tools looking for common themes and proposes improvements / repairs and executes on them
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or Military Equivalent
Demonstrable Equipment Engineering skills & experiences
Strong semiconductor equipment knowledge
Comfortable handling chemicals (including acids, bases, and solvents) and gases
Ability to troubleshoot subsystems including electromechanical systems, electro-pneumatic systems, Rf delivery systems, chems & gas delivery systems, and vacuum systems
Ability to read electrical schematics
Ability to work well in a collaborative environment, and as part of a team
The flexibility to work outside of normal schedule as needed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively create clear and concise specifications for PM procedures & check sheets
Excellent interpersonal skills to provide technical direction to technicians and periodic technical updates to management
Excellent project management skills and project execution acumen
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and taking ownership of equipment within your assigned area
A safety-minded approach is required: employees must learn, understand and follow all safety documentation, specs and protocols, including LOTO
Must also be able to identify and eliminate safety concerns and regulatory violations
High quality standard for all equipment operations and outputs
Seek out and collect data (SPC, FDC, OLPMs) to make data-based decisions
Uses data to determine root causes for equipment excursions
Identifies abnormal tool conditions and execute corrective actions
Directs one's own work at a high level and demonstrates advanced leadership skills for small teams
Sought out as a subject matter expert for assigned area
Has technical knowledge of the equipment and sub-systems within assigned area
Develops sufficient process knowledge to understand recipes, FDC signals and expected process outputs
Ability to seek out and develop equipment efficiency improvements
Possesses strong structured problem-solving skills
Must be able to develop schedules for equipment installations and work with the OEM as well as in-house resources to achieve the project milestones
Mentor technicians with respect to new procedures and equipment troubleshooting
Maintain equipment preventative maintenance procedures
Troubleshooting could require the use of airline respirator, wearing of personal protective equipment, working with hazardous gases and chemicals, working with high voltages and high temperatures and lifting of objects that weigh up to 50 lbs
Reviews tool histories for all area tools looking for common themes and proposes improvements / repairs and executes on them
Preferred
Strong semiconductor equipment experience, preferably in plasma etch
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
401k with company match
Company paid Short Term and Long Term disability
Standard life insurance policy
Paid time off
Employee wellness program
Onsite gym
Company
Diodes Incorporated
Diodes Incorporated is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, application-specific standard products.
Founded in 1959
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$706.05MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2020-06-01Post Ipo Debt· $670M
2020-01-06Grant· $18.05M
2004-04-01Post Ipo Equity· $1M
Leadership Team
Keh-Shew Lu
Founder, Chairman, President & CEO
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