MOCVD Equipment Engineer

About The Role

We are now expanding our device fabrication cleanroom facility for process development and ultra-low volume production. The individual in this role will play a key role in creating the world-class capabilities necessary to produce these unique devices. This role requires a highly diverse skill set with strong problem-solving skills. In this position, you will support all EPI reactor tool and corresponding support equipment- this includes but not limited to – reactor scrubber, Hydrogen source (all forms) process metrology tools. The entire preventative maintenance and optimization functions of all EPI wafer fabrication process equipment of our micro LED devices.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment uptime performance, including installation, acceptance, qualification, and lifecycle management of EPI reactors and all associated support systems.
• Conducts and assists with hands-on preventative maintenance, unplanned repairs and optimization tasks of all EPI equipment and supporting ancillary equipment.
• Develop and implement robust preventative maintenance plans in accordance with OEM recommendations for EPI tool and support equipment.
• Coordinates and acts as point of contact with OEM equipment manufacturers with all warranty, retrofit and repair activities.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive database of critical spare parts and consumables to minimize downtime.
• Reviews and assist in maintaining compressed process gas delivery systems and when required, assist in performing routine bottle changes.
• Evaluates and implements plans to improve equipment uptime and performance.
• Develop and manage off-site parts refurbishment and cleaning programs.
• Partner with Process Engineering to identify equipment-related yield and process stability improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Support and participate in Environmental, Safety and Health programs.
• Active member of the site emergency response team (ERT).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting MOCVD reactors, with direct experience on Aixtron G3/G4/G5 or Veeco/Emcore platforms. Arsenides, phosphides, or nitrides strongly preferred.
• Hands-on maintenance and repair experience in all relevant EPI reactor and direct reactor support tools.
• Hands-on maintenance and repair experience in all relevant EPI reactor and reactor support tools including metrology, NH3 (purifier) and Hydrogen supply (all forms of supply gases).
• The ability to wear a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Comfortable working in Clean Room environment; experience with Clean Room hygiene protocols.
• Comfortable working with hazardous chemicals; experience with hazmat handling protocols.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, self-motivated, ability to work in team environment.
• High degree of comfort with flexible, agile small company environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of electronics, vacuum technologies (i.e. Helium leak checking, dry vac pump rebuild) and metrology tools.
• Cross-functional experience in both research and production environments.
• Experience using relevant software programs, including MS office, Fab MES, SPC, and others.