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Coherent Corp. · 1 month ago

Equipment Engineer: Plasma Engineer

6800 South, US-75, Sherman, TX, 75090, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $145K/yr

10+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a leading company in the equipment manufacturing sector, and they are seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer specializing in plasma engineering. The role involves driving a safe and high-quality equipment team, collaborating with various departments to ensure optimal tool availability, and developing maintenance programs to enhance equipment performance.

Responsibilities

Help drive a safe and high-quality equipment team

Maintain effective communications between EES, process engineering, quality, test and manufacturing to ensure optimal tool availability

Drive improvements on existing Equipment and Process roadblocks / mindsets using data driven material and methods

Effectively influence and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and cross-functional teams beyond direct reporting structures

Drive outcomes through influence rather than authority, leveraging trust, communication, and credibility across teams

Own and develop KPI and projects while collaborating with Process Engineers in order to improve existing and expand new development Processes

Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment performance

Develop new concepts of maintenance to eliminate or reduce major equipment failures and extended downtime

Identify and correct and chronic problem areas, using both on-site and off-site equipment expertise

Provide necessary data for decision making while working /developing relationships with Equipment Suppliers / Vendors to improve tool capabilities

Maintain a high level of expertise within the group by assisting in the training and development of EES technicians. Provide technical expertise and support of new equipment selection and tool sign off

Direct and manage the installation of new equipment. Develop, edit and maintain PM documents

Manage spare parts requirements for assigned tool sets

Drive equipment issues to root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions. Assist EES technicians with PM's and repair as needed

Lead technicians on complex tool repairs to include Action plan creation and hands on support until resolved

Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management as well as Camstar System

Coordinate maintenance activities with EES Manager and EES Technicians

Give directions to Equipment Technicians regarding priorities on a day-to-day basis

Participate in 5Y and 8D analysis as needed

Required to travel both Domestically and Internationally if / when needed

Carry Company provided cell phones, maintaining communications to provide 24/7 factory support

Qualification

Plasma processing equipmentRF systems troubleshootingEtchCVDPVD processesVacuum theoryTest equipment operationMicrosoft Office SuiteMechanical aptitudeElectrical aptitudeProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

4 Year college degree or Military Electronics certification (will be considered based on years of semiconductor experience)

10+ years experience working on wafer processing equipment or related experience

Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint

Must understand and have the ability to troubleshoot RF systems and understanding the fundamental theory of the components involved in the system

Knowledge of how to read electronic schematics, mechanical blueprints, pneumatic diagrams, vacuum diagrams, flow charts, cause effect diagrams, and hydraulic system prints

Understanding of the Etch, CVD, PVD, and Furnace processes

Understanding of SPC theory and implementation

Good understanding of vacuum theory, various vacuum pumps such as dry pumps, cryo pumps, turbo pumps, various types of vacuum sensors, pressure control devices, and MFCs

Able to set up, operate, and interpret output of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, RGAs, high voltage probes, pressure and temperature gauges, dial indicators, and RF meters

Must be able to use a helium leak detector and RGA

Problem solving; able to troubleshoot to root cause and analyze collected data for continuous improvement

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

Must be self-motivated and able to organize daily work responsibilities with minimal management

Strong communication skills with leadership Experience (fostering Servant Leadership Principles as a culture)

Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp internally and externally

Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills

Must be able to work in a Class 100/1000 clean room

Must be able to wear full clean room attire

Must be able to work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solids

Must be able to work with and/or around gases, both hazardous and non-hazardous

Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours at a time

Must be able to lift 50 pounds or push/pull up to 150 pounds

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards

Preferred

Maintenance knowledgeable in multiple of the following equipment: Plasmatherm Etch, Oxford Deposition and Etch, LAPECVD, PVD, Matrix asher, Koyo vertical furnace, Lam rainbow, SPTS/KLA Sput, Evatec BAK

Company

Coherent Corp.

Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.

Founded in 1971

Saxonburg, PA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.coherent.com

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