Wafer Equipment Maintenance Technician

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Wafer Equipment Maintenance TechnicianFull-timeJob Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 69,200.00-92,200.00Business Function: Manufacturing Equipment MaintenanceWork Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23Company DescriptionAt WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.Job DescriptionAs Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a wafer manufacturing production line in a class 100 cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12 hour AWS Shift and overtime, as required by the team.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform routine preventive maintenance per schedule and MMM (Manufacturing Maintenance Manual) procedures for assigned tool set.Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data if applicable and maintain completed checklist/history in tool logbook.Troubleshoot and repair routine unscheduled failures to root cause and select correct down code when closing out call for Equipment Engineer to improve MTBF (Mean-Time Between Failure).Document routine preventive maintenance and unscheduled failures on Resource Viewer and Forum Notes equipment manufacturing tracking system and databaseProvide inputs to Shift Manager, Lead and/or Equipment Engineer to improve PM cycle-time, tool availability, quality/workmanship, reduce wafer scrap and cost of ownership.Provide Technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer to define and write preventive maintenance procedures.QualificationsREQUIRED:Technical degree in Engineering or Science field, Military experience, or Semiconductor Industries experience. Must have excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.Experience with Wafer Fab Metrology Equipment covering Photo, Thin-films, Plating, Etch, and CMP areas. Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate determine root cause and repair.Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook) & Forum NotesEffective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Peers, Management, Customers, and Suppliers.Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control)Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.SKILLS:Mid-Level Equip Maintenance TechUHV e-Beam Systems such as: FEI CERTUS-P2, FEI-CERTUS-P1, FEI8XX, Verity-II, Verity-5i, G5GEM, G2SEM, etc. Optical Systems, such...