Equipment Engineering Sr Team Lead - A-shift (Compressed)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise shift technicians regarding attendance, PTO approval, work schedules, timecard approvals and performance.
• Lead shift technicians on daily priorities and assignments based on Production needs and requirements from Equipment Engineers and Manager.
• Support Engineering improvement projects and KPIs.
• Follow up and provide updates on critical tasks and projects.
• Guide and mentor/coach shift technicians on troubleshooting.
• Maintain various wafer processing tools as directed by management and equipment engineers.
• The ability to run equipment to validate corrective actions were successful.
• Career Development: Coordinate/perform both reactive maintenance and scheduled preventive maintenance on various wafer and assembly processing tools to maintain optimal uptime. This includes all support equipment such as pumps, power supplies, and gas cabinets.
• Track, record and communicate progress of maintenance work being performed on Fab, Back End and Assembly equipment.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment when required.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Applies appropriate troubleshooting skills based to correctly repair common failures.
• Able to attend vendor offsite training as required.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Facilities, Test Engineering and other Departments.
• Provide timely updates/communications on Equipment status to Management as well as Camstar System.
• Carry Company provided cell phones, maintaining communications to provide 24/7 factory support.

Education & Experience

• Preferred: Military Electronics certification or AS technical degree in electronics preferred.
• Expected Minimum Years Of Related Experience: 5 years experience maintaining wafer processing equipment.
• Prior experience in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• Preferred: maintenance knowledgeable in multiple of the following equipment: TEL Mark Vz, ACT 8, ASML 5500, Plasmatherm LAPECVD, Matrix asher, Koyo vertical furnace, Lam rainbow, Disco Grinder/Saws, EVG Bond/Debond 850, CMP Polish, WET Etch Process, RENA Semi Auto Wet System, and MEI SRD, MPI Diesort tools, Camtek Eagle AVI, Chroma / EG Probers.

Skills

• Leadership skills to direct and guide a team of technicians.
• Strong communication skills with leadership.
• Practical knowledge and application of electronics, mechanics, vacuum theory, math, computers, and Testing.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs (i.e. Microsoft products).
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and ability to learn the operational concepts of systems and how to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to solve more complex operational and system problems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, flow charts and cause and effect diagrams.
• Ability to set up, operate and interpret output of test equipment to include, but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital volt-ohm meters, current and voltage sources and chart recorders.
• Ability to learn and adhere to established company and departmental policies pertaining to day-to-day operations.
• Able to troubleshoot intermediate issues with little to no guidance.
• Knowledge of how to read electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Understand and follow both written procedures and verbal instructions, in the preventive maintenance of wafer fab equipment.
• Individual must be self-motivated and be able to organize and manage his/her daily work as directed by management and Equipment Engineers.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to effectively communicate progress and completion of task.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Facilities, Test Engineering and other Departments.

Additional Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical instructions.
• Ability to respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Understand and apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms for data analysis as required.
• Ability to problem solve, collect data, establish facts to draw valid solutions.
• Able to interpret technical instructions both written and verbal.
• Able to communicate both verbally and written with internal customers.
• Has a basic understanding of processes being ran on tool sets to interface with process team.
• Able to mentor junior team members.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to…Work in a Class 100/1000 clean room.
• Wear full clean room attire.
• Work with and/or around chemicals such as acids and solids.
• Work with and/or around gases, both hazardous and non-hazardous.
• Stand for up to 10 hours at a time.
• Lift 50 pounds or push/pull up to 150 pounds.

Safety Requirements

• Must be able to pass and maintain an ERT clearance through periodic physicals.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE): Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!