Senior Equipment Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an Equipment Engineer to support our CMP/EPI departments at Jireh Semiconductor, the 8 inch wafer fabrication facility of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor located in Hillsboro, OR. The Equipment Engineer will be responsible for new equipment installation planning, install, startup, PM program and procedures, spare parts requirements, technician training programs, and overall equipment uptime performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Perform routine preventative maintenance as needed to ensure equipment performance.
• Develop and maintain equipment specs.
• Develop and execute corrective maintenance plans for equipment.
• Work closely with counterparts in the equipment, production, and process groups to ensure that work is scheduled and prioritized to best support production while ensuring the quality of our product.
• Develop, implement and maintain training programs for technician certification on area equipment
• Develop, implement equipment improvement plans.
• Participate in the selection / interview process for technician hiring, transfers, and cross-training.
• Oversee equipment relocation and installations.
• Track and report daily activities through verbal, written pass down, and communication meeting presentations with equipment, production and process groups.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• 3 years of Fab experience on relevant semiconductor equipment.
• BS in Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong technical capability.
• Ability to troubleshoot system problems to board level required, component level preferred.
• Ability to analyze equipment schematics for advanced troubleshooting of complex problems
• Experience on the following EPI tool sets preferred:
  • ASM EPSILON 2000/ LPE PE3061D / AMAT 7700 EPITAXY
• Experience on the following CMP tool sets preferred:
  • AMAT Mirra Polishers , LAM Ontrak Scrubbers
• Experience with any of the following tool sets a plus: Disco grinder, tape/detapers, KLA/Tencor Measurement Equipment, MCV metrology equipment
• Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, and standard engineering practices.
• Strong communication and team work skills.
• Ability and desire to learn and support additional toolsets.

*Pay range listed in this job posting is an estimate only, and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of pay for any specific employee future or past. Offers made are always dependent upon actual experience, education and other factors. Depending upon experience, candidates may receive an offer for a position level lower or higher than that listed, i.e. application to a Staff level position does not guarantee an offer of Staff title.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) is committed to excellence in design, manufacturing, and responsiveness to our customers through the continued development of new technologies, products and innovative solutions. We bring to the market devices designed to benefit our customers by meeting their product specific needs. Our mission is to bring value to our customers, shareholders and employees.

AOS differentiates itself by integrating its Discrete and IC semiconductor process technology, product design, and advanced packaging know-how to develop high performance power management solutions. AOS's portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including but not limited to portable computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications equipment.

EEO Statement:

Jireh Semiconductor prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Jireh Semiconductor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd., is the in-house wafer fab for AOS and is located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Salary : $95,000 - $130,000