Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Optical Systems Division of Broadcom - a Global Leader in the manufacturing of Fiber Optic Semiconductors is looking for a C-Shift Equipment Maintenance Technician. 6pm-6am Sunday through Tuesday and every other Saturday.

Your Challenge:

The Fab Maintenance Team is looking for a new member who can hit the ground running and immediately contribute. You must be able to work in a high-pace 12 hour shift environment where equipment uptime is critical. Being able to diagnose and solve problems quickly is key to your success. Making lasting repairs based on true root cause fixes will support OSD in delivering high quality Fiber Optic components to its customers.

Our Team:

The Fab Maintenance Team is responsible for the uptime of all equipment used in the manufacturing of III/V optical semiconductors. Our work enables Operations/Engineering to reach the Production/Development goals by having well-performing machines to run. We work very closely with the Engineering Teams – both Process and Hardware – in order to troubleshoot tough problems as well as prepare equipment to meet the demands of new processes.

Our Offer:

We’re looking for a technician who enjoys problem solving and thrives on seeing tasks through to get equipment up and running. We need someone who likes working in close teams with people of various backgrounds to identify root failure modes and make lasting repairs. We also need someone who can use time wisely to plan ahead and prepare for regularly scheduled PM’s as well as make improvements to existing processes so that we can continue to work better and improve efficiency. You will also find yourself working on a wide variety of equipment.

Your Responsibilities:

Your primary responsibility is to keep the Production equipment up and running. Doing so involves the following key tasks:

• Communication with Operators, Technicians, Supervisors, and Engineers to stay current on priorities to minimizing equipment downtime and production interruptions.
• Monitoring Emaint our E-tool which tracks equipment status as well as planning ahead for scheduled downs to limit the impact of PM’s on uptime
• Interpreting SPC charts, historical data, and other control charts in order to determine root cause
• Performing mechanical assembly, helium leak detection for high vacuum applications, understanding and troubleshooting RF circuitry, working knowledge of PLC platforms, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting PECVD, MOCVD, RIE, ICP, Implant, Photolithography, Sputtering, Ebeam Evaporators, and Holography Equipment.
• Documenting any and all work done in EMaint and other software platforms.
• Active member on the HAZMAT and Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERT).
• Certified to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Able to direct and advise other maintenance technicians in completion of their daily tasks.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly
• Performing tasks in cleanroom and service areas for long periods of time.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Education requirements:

• Minimum AAS in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Technology, or Equivalent
• 8+ years experience with semiconductor equipment in a repair and maintenance capacity