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 across AMAT 5200 Centura, AMAT Producer, AMAT Ultima, and Lam (Novellus) Speed & Sequel mainframes and chambers.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities following standardized work documents.
• Use SPC charts and FabGuard Fault Detection 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.
• Ability to interact with multiple disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility.
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of SPC and FDC and their uses for troubleshooting and making improvements.
• 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 AMAT 5200 Centura, AMAT Producer and AMAT Ultima mainframes with SACVD, TEOS, Tungsten, Passivation, and HDP chambers.
• 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.