Technician 3, Equipment Maintenance

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Primary Purpose and Position Summary :

Optimize the performance of tools and equipment for semiconductor wafer production within a cleanroom environment. Cultivate strong internal relationships and provide excellent customer service and support in a timely manner. Proactively address technical issues employing physical model troubleshooting to minimize tool downtime and resolve root causes.  Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance to specifications and systematically maintain detailed documentation of work performed. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to maximize operational effectiveness.

Essential Duties :

• Employ competencies in electronic troubleshooting, incorporating knowledge of electromechanical concepts, specific process theory and the application of tool design to analyze individual subsystem and component theories
• Respond to and address tool downtime promptly, conduct thorough inspections, test and troubleshoot to identify technical issues; provide recommendations and perform intermediate corrective maintenance according to specifications with little to no assistance from others; collaborate with tool owners to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions; train junior level techs on routine tasks
• Perform preventative maintenance, Mentor and train junior level technicians for independent proficiency on intermediate corrective or routine preventative maintenance
• Work with and around hazardous chemicals and gases; include pouring chemicals, changing out gases or working in environments in which hazardous chemicals and/or gases are present and/or utilized
• Fully comprehend and utilize work stream and parts management systems; use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to troubleshoot and determine the health of tools
• Research and gain knowledge on tool subsystems and components; possess functional knowledge of test equipment and specialty tools required to perform daily tasks
• Work with the engineering teams to complete modifications to existing equipment and the installation of new equipment
• Systematically maintain and update process documentation through required real-time system entries of all work performed
• Maintain a clean working area and follow 5S principles while performing preventative and corrective maintenance; ensure consistent quality output and perform tasks in accordance with all quality procedures, standards and specifications
• Comply with and follow all specified environmental, safety and health, cleanroom, chemical handling protocols and procedures and maintain all Semiconductor factory certifications as required
• Report accidents and spills promptly; make recommendations to improve safe work practices
• Must be able to perform the essentials duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Qualifications :

• Ability to wear any required PPE and cleanroom garments including, but not limited to, full-body jumpsuit, safety glasses, nitrile gloves, face masks, hairnets, hoods and closed-toe cleanroom shoes
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written procedures, both on paper and a computer monitor, and ability to respond to verbal directions accurately and efficiently
• Basic personal computer and keyboarding skills for accurate input of data. Proficiency in Microsoft word and Excel
• Basic understanding of statistical process control principles
• Ability to read, follow and interpret schematics
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate written and orally
• Demonstrated work performance in an environment requiring a high level of attention to detail and follow-up
• Ability to troubleshoot to component level when necessary
• Basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, calculating averages/percentages, and a strong understanding of statistics
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to understand and work through complex problems
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout a 12-hour shift
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs frequently
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 35 pounds
• Ability to see colors (yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, green, white) and flashing alarms
• Ability to hear and respond immediately to equipment alarms

Preferred Qualifications :

• Strong mechanical background
• Previous experiences and familiarity with a cleanroom or semiconductor manufacturing environment
• 3 or more years of experience as an equipment technician maintaining semiconductor processing equipment or manufacturing experience

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: No

Shift Type: COP (Continuous Opns.)

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $31 to $39.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors 

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time , and other benefits.  

• Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), and paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.