Fab Equipment Maint Technician

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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As a Dry Etch Equipment Maintenance Technician at Micron Technology in Manassas, Virginia, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the assigned area, while working in partnership with production team members and area engineers. Shift Technicians monitor tool performance, schedule and perform preventative maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic and PC/software skills to solve and repair equipment issues. They are also required to assist with equipment installs; tests; create and modify equipment procedures; and increase tool uptime through systematic problem solving and fixing, quality workmanship, thoroughly document all maintenance performed in established check sheets and tracking programs, and routine review of maintenance check sheets and procedures. They monitor, analyze, and address SPC issues for area processes on a daily basis and respond to SPC out of control issues. Shift Technicians are required to keep the Lead Tech and/or Lead Engineer updated on tool and area issues.

General & Physical Requirements

• Must spend large portion of time on shift walking or standing

• Light assembly with hand-held tools weighing less than 3 lbs.

• Have ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

• Must wear personal protective gear including respirator breathing apparatus

• Be able to perform tasks while stooping, crouching, kneeling, or crawling

• Be able to climb ladders and work with arms raised above head level

• Keep up-to-date on your TRAINING/Learning profiles

• Site-wide and EHSS profiles should always be at 100%.

• Demonstrate and promote the core values

• People, Innovation, Tenacity, Collaboration and Customer Focus.

• Must be flexible to work any shift and rotate shifts as needed. Typical manufacturing shifts are 12 hour long.

Align with Standards for Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Business Continuity

• Follow all safety and environmental procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws

• Be an active participant in the EHSS program by reporting all EHSS-related concerns or problems immediately to the appropriate individual (ERT, Supervision, etc.) and through the good catch system

• Promote a positive culture for safety by holding yourself and team members accountable to environmental programs and policies at Manassas Virginia site

• Ensure all safety and environmental compliance related work tasks are being completed in accordance to existing requirements (LOTO, audits, training, Job Hazard Analysis, use of proper PPE and evacuation procedures)

Qualifications:

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of AC/DC circuits including fundamentals of electricity, and basic electronic components and circuits

• Basic understanding of mathematical concepts and problem-solving at least into an algebraic level

• Basic PC skills including MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Be able to fix basic problems and address root causes

• A strong mechanical proficiency and have the ability to use schematic diagrams to fix electronics down to the board level.

• Ability to properly use common hand tools

• Effective time management and prioritization skills

• Proven ability in multi-tasking complex projects

• Basic data extraction, analysis, and reporting skills

• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

• The ability to be flexible with job responsibilities and take the initiative to assume added responsibilities

• Successfully demonstrated teamwork skills with a strong focus on effective team dynamics

Equipment and Process

• Use systematic approach to resolve "Long term down", (LTD) equipment, drives long-term down action plans; understands when to advance to the next level

• Understand and help improve best known methods and area documentations for maintenance and recovery procedures; mentoring other team members

• Is a contributor in KT sessions on difficult fixes and hard down situations

• Identifies and implements procedure and documentation changes

• Resolves recurring problems by identifying and eliminating root cause; follows up by writing equipment related ECNs and includes data to justify changes when appropriate

• Reacts appropriately to Tool trends or yield concerns called out by 1st shift equipment and process owners

• Establishes Documentation

• Continuously improve the reaction mechanisms and procedures based on feedback from the end users. Includes support of Periodic Document Review (PDR) process

• Applies decision making methods using data, established guidelines, procedures and judgment (KT PA/DA/PPA, 5 Why's, etc.)

• Demonstrate and mentor peers on quality workmanship through attention to detail and ensuring procedural consistency

• Promote, Foster and Adhere to TPM Core Beliefs for continually improving equipment effectiveness

• Support TPM documentation requirements; 1-Pt Lessons, FARs, PFCs, Sensor Cards, CIP Program, M-Tags, Tech Memo, etc.

• Fully participate and attend TPM team meetings and use the Company's Global TPM system

• Maintain 6S protocol in all maintenance activities

• Engage in focus teams to resolve problems that help drive TPM metrics

• Continually Develops Self

• Accepts responsibility for personal mistakes and seeks clarification for future improvement

• Regularly meets with supervisor to set expectations and review accountability for area level goals

• Accepts feedback in a positive manner

Project Management/Planning:

• Partners with equipment engineers and 1st shift owners to develop, prioritize, and manage projects

• Handles projects to ensure deliverables are completed within the required scope, schedule, and budget

• Tracks actions and provides critical issue path or resources to be completed on time

• Supports department business processes for new tool installations, modifications, and removals

Other Responsibilities

• Although hired onto one shift, there may be a need to move to another shift to provide FAB support as business requires

• Flexible with job responsibilities and shift assignments

• Additional OT may be requested

Minimum Required Qualifications

• AA in Electronics or equivalent military experience.

• Basic understanding of physics concepts and principles. SPC principles and proper application, and have understanding of semiconductor equipment/equipment.

• Basic knowledge of test and calibration equipment (O-scopes, multimeters, DMMs, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years

• Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance, specifically working on vacuum systems would be a plus

• Prior experience maintaining High Vacuum systems; roughing pumps, turbo pumps, cryo pumps, pressure measurement systems

• Maintenance, repair and solving experience with plasma RF systems and semiconductor type plasma etch tools like LAM (KIYO, EXELAN, FX, FLFX) or AMAT CENTURA, MESA, PRODUCER, ENABLER or TEL (DRM, SCCM, VIGUS, VESTA)

• Able to work independently, multi tasks and prioritize activities when needed

• Apply knowledge to perform work when standard operating procedures (SOPs) are incomplete or unavailable

• Experience with multiple robotic systems and proficiency on operation, maintaining and repairing same

• Strong Customer Relations skills

• Strong relationship building skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal colleagues and customer

• Demonstrated teamwork and organizational skills

• Experience with Training and Mentoring junior technicians

• Demonstrated leadership and program management skills

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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