CVD Equipment Maintenance Technician

Business Line Description
NXP’s Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company’s success by ensuring manufacturing excellence and delivery of high quality, scalable, and cost-competitive semiconductor devices to create a winning advantage for our Customers. 

Job Summary:

• Troubleshoot and repair all hardware and process failures for the following tool sets in a PVD Maintenance team: AMAT Endura, AMAT Centura

• Perform preventive maintenance activities following standardized work documents.

• Use SPC charts and FabGuard Fault Detection (FDC) software to evaluate tool performance.

• Document maintenance activities and assist in improving standardized work documents for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.

• Maintain spare parts inventory and various other activities related to the success of the area.

• Self-motivated; able to take initiative with minimal supervision.

• Ability to interact with multiple disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility.

• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Aptitude and desire to learn new skills.

• Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.

Key Challenges:

• Troubleshoot complex hardware and process issues across a variety of process chambers.

• Use SPC and FabGuard Fault Detection and Classification data to troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues.

• Ability to deal with multiple equipment downs and shifting priorities.

Cross functional aspects:

• Assist Equipment Engineers with equipment upgrades, improvements and long down troubleshooting.

• Work with process technicians on wafer recoveries and post maintenance qualification tasks.

• Coordinate equipment down time with Manufacturing Leads.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree (or higher) in an engineering or science discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years semiconductor manufacturing experience.

• Minimum of 7 years of NXP (or affiliate) experience may qualify in lieu of degree.

• Working knowledge/experience with PVD Processes and toolsets.

• Working knowledge/experience with Novellus Concept 2 mainframes with Speed and Sequel chambers.

• Experience with advanced electronics, equipment troubleshooting, installation, repair and operation of Semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

• Must be able to read schematics and complex drawings/diagrams

• Must be physically capable of standing for long periods of time as well as lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work well in a diverse team environment and multitask with minimal supervision while adjusting to changing priorities

• Analytical problem solving and testing skills

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.