Diffusion / Epitaxy Equipment Technician

NXP Semiconductor, Inc.

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    Summary: ASM E2000 Maintenance Technician (or Epitaxy Equipment Technician) performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ASM E2000 chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and epitaxial reactors within a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, works effectively in a team setting, and supports continuous equipment performance improvement.

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    LocationAustin, TX

    Description

    Summary:

    ASM E2000 Maintenance Technician (or Epitaxy Equipment Technician) performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ASM E2000 chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and epitaxial reactors within a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, works effectively in a team setting, and supports continuous equipment performance improvement. This is a factory-based position supporting the Diffusion / Epitaxy equipment team and requires working in a cleanroom environment while wearing appropriate cleanroom attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fab equipment
    • Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions to eliminate recurring tool failures
    • Improve system performance to meet process requirements and increase tool reliability
    • Monitor, analyze, and interpret tool performance data
    • Recommend and implement improvements to maintenance procedures
    • Partner with engineers to design and execute equipment improvement projects
    • Clearly communicate equipment status during daily verbal pass-down meetings
    • Provide clear, concise written communication to engineers and technicians across shifts

    Job Qualifications

    Technical Skills

    • Strong mechanical and electrical/electronic troubleshooting skills
    • Ability to interpret and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
    • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and its application in a manufacturing environment

    Problem Solving & Work Skills

    • Demonstrated problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities
    • Basic project management skills
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
    • Strong work ethic with verifiable professional references

    Communication & Computer Skills

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
    • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

    Physical & Work Environment Requirements

    • Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours per shift
    • Ability to work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE

    Prior Experience

    • ASM E-2000 Equipment
    • Prefer 4-6 years or more of directly related wafer fab experience with an emphasis on Diffusion processing equipment.
    • One of the following requirements must be met in a technical field of study:
    • Previous experience as MST or Equipment Technician preferred in 200mm/300mm high volume manufacturing environment.
    • Associate's degree in electronics is preferred but not required
    • Completion of a two-year degree (Associates degree)
    • Technical Certification from an accredited institution
    • 2 of 4 years completed towards a Bachelors degree
    • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts non-technical degree and 2+ years area technical experience
    • 5+ years of area technical experience
    • Military Technical School and 3+ years of area technical experience

    More information about NXP in the United States...

    NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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