Equipment Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Overview

Equipment Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing) – The Equipment Engineer works closely with the production line (wafer and chip), R&D, EHS, and facility departments to equip AOI with up-to-date technology and to support the routine operation and future growth of the semiconductor products division. The engineer manages equipment, monitors status, handles installation, maintenance, automation, calibrations, troubleshooting, and repairs for wafer process, wafer growth, and chip production groups. Also responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory and equipment backup.

Job Duties

• For new equipment installation and qualification to meet the company long-term growth : Review the design of the new installation.
• Develop equipment specifications, acceptance test criteria, and risk analysis.
• Work with vendors to schedule, prioritize, develop, document, and implement new equipment lines and upgrades.
• Install new equipment and convert or upgrade existing equipment.
• Work with process engineers to commission and qualify new equipment and processes.
• Track progress and keep up the schedule.
• Develop and maintain safety and standard operating procedures.
• Manage new equipment training, certification, safety, and job hazard assessment.
• For existing equipment management : Track equipment performance and reduce downtime (MTTR and MTBF).
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment issues to find the root cause.
• Co-work with process engineers to support production line and R&D.
• Work with tool / equipment vendors when issues cannot be taken care of in-house.
• Manage spare parts and backup equipment, reduce cost and improve operation efficiency.
• Support internal, 3rd party, and vendor audits including equipment annual physical count.
• Participate in determining and providing an optimum plan of operation, equipment, space requirements, and related facilities for assigned areas.
• Provide the production team with in-depth training and technical guidance.
• Develop / review / revise work instructions and procedures in support of manufacturing processes.
• Help to resolve manufacturing constraints, ease the production line and reduce risk.
• Support the development and implementation of new methods, processes, and equipment in the manufacturing operation.
• Set up and maintain the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Manage SPD fab and cleanrooms, including : lab temperature, humidity, partial pressure, particulate counts and air circulation; DI water supply and purity monitoring; chilled water system management; toxic gas and high-pressure gas management.
• Work with EHS on toxic waste treatment including solid, liquid, and gas waste.
• On-call nights and weekends as needed to address and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

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