What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Equipment Engineer position at EMD Electronics?
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Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Location: The Senior Equipment Engineer is an onsite position located in San Jose, CA with minimal travel required to meet business needs.
Your Role
The Senior Equipment Engineer will be part of a cross-functional unit process development team consisting of integration, process, systems, and software engineers tasked with developing standardized processes and methodologies This role involves engaging with the equipment support group to ensure the reliability of unit process equipment and to advance the equipment in alignment with the team’s roadmap.
You will tackle a variety of challenges related to design, reliability, process control, and data integrity. By closely collaborating with the rest of the unit process team, you will contribute to the creation of standardized process methodologies for the company.
Job Responsibilities
Interfaces With Other Departments/Functions
Minimum Qualifications:
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Location: The Senior Equipment Engineer is an onsite position located in San Jose, CA with minimal travel required to meet business needs.
Your Role
The Senior Equipment Engineer will be part of a cross-functional unit process development team consisting of integration, process, systems, and software engineers tasked with developing standardized processes and methodologies This role involves engaging with the equipment support group to ensure the reliability of unit process equipment and to advance the equipment in alignment with the team’s roadmap.
You will tackle a variety of challenges related to design, reliability, process control, and data integrity. By closely collaborating with the rest of the unit process team, you will contribute to the creation of standardized process methodologies for the company.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide in-depth knowledge of preparing circuit diagrams, troubleshooting, and repairing vacuum systems, gas delivery systems, cathode power delivery, thermal and robotics controls with attention to safety interlocks.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the standard principles and concepts of mechanical design and machine automation.
- Provide technical assistance in the installation and maintenance of ALD and PVD equipment.
- Lead efforts to reduce PM downtime at targeted levels on a variety of equipment.
- Write Standard Operating Procedures for servicing various lab equipment.
- Train technicians to maintain and repair ALD and PVD systems.
- Rebuild pumps and chambers utilizing safe work habits with hazardous chemicals and materials.
- Conduct daily walk throughs to check support equipment; create and update maintenance charts.
- Document Maintenance and Test Qualification Procedures.
- Active member of ERT
Interfaces With Other Departments/Functions
- Collaborate with design engineers to conduct prototype builds and testing.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and Operations personnel to determine root cause on equipment failures.
- Work with tool vendors for upgrades, call-in service, and parts procurement while ensuring that parts availability and pricing information are up to date through effective communication.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in materials science, chemical engineering, physics or related technical discipline; semiconductor fab experience required.
- 8 years working experience with semiconductor equipment and process experience.
- Experience with PVD, CVD, ALD, or wet chemistry processing tools is a plus.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safe handling practices for hazardous chemicals and materials.
- Practical (hands on) expertise in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, robotic, vacuum, gas delivery, thermal, and control systems.
- Ability to debug systems with the help of schematics and manuals.
- Capability to work in a rapidly changing environment requiring leadership, self-motivation, flexibility, consistency, and decisiveness.
- In-depth knowledge of instrumentation and data collection methods.
- Coordinate equipment installations leading to the release of the tool to process engineering.
- Ability to use full face mask respirator and SCBA for extended periods and pass medical exam.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Pass respirator certification including annual renewals.
- Can sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 8 hours per day.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
- May reach above shoulder height and below the waist on a frequent basis.
- Capacity to wear personal protective equipment is required.
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Salary : $142,200 - $213,200