Equipment Technician

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of problem solving, fault finding, and analysis using a range of standard practices and techniques.
• Possesses a working knowledge of job specific technical theory and practices, basic knowledge of general theory and analysis techniques.
• Reads and understands electronic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facilities schematics.
• Repairs electronic circuitry to the board level.
• Understands and is technically capable using various types of commercial and vendor proprietary software in the process of repairing production equipment.
• Maintains hazardous and inert gas handling systems to include cylinder changes.
• Orders parts and materials that are required to complete assigned tasks.
• Works with minimal supervision on routine tasks.
• Helps to train fellow technicians on tasks they are certified to do.
• Has a basic understanding of chemistry and the hazards of working with and around chemicals.
• Occasionally lifts objects up to 70 pounds.
• Repairs and maintains chemical and solvent handling equipment.
• Repairs and calibrates process equipment requiring high vacuum equipment and associated support systems.
• Assists the Equipment Engineers and Senior Equipment Maintenance Technicians.
• Responsible for spare and repair parts ordering.
• Performs daily checks and inspections.
• Member of Emergency Response team, which responds to facility emergencies such as, hazardous chemical spills, fire, and injury to personnel.

Education & Experience

• AE and 1 - 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance.
• Equivalent Military experience will also be considered.
• Prefers 2+ years working experience in the semi-conductor industry.
• Training in the handling of hazardous chemicals, gases, and materials.

ITAR/EAR And Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).

Skills

• General knowledge and hands-on experience in the procurement, installation, networking, startup, operation and maintenance of electronic instruments, I/O subsystems, controllers, and computers in an electronic or optical materials environment.
• Demonstrated capability to solve problems that occur during the development of new equipment and procedures.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining ISO-9000 compliant activities.
• Ability to work with employees and within organizational disciplines when quality issues must be addressed and resolved.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency.

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!