Principal Equipment Engineer

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise​

Join Optical Networks division , where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

Tool ownership and improvement related to tool uptime (MTBF/MTTR) and quality. Will partner with other equipment/process engineers and operations staff to maintain uptime at key functional areas and identifying human-machine interface issues and providing solutions

Expected to identify significant contributors to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, RF or hydraulic system stability, and provide solutions which improve uptime or performance of Photolithography/Metrology tool sets. Experience Photolithography process tools is a must

Expected to create written operational procedures and mentor/train operators, chemical technicians and maintenance technicians

Responsibilities include tool installs partnership with facilities/vendors, preventive maintenance, and repair of wafer fabrication equipment, including plasma etchers, metal deposition tools

Create troubleshooting guides specifically for repeated root cause diseases

Routine review all equipment check-sheets to assure accuracy to meet ISO TL9K & 14001 audit requirements

Responsible for sustaining and improving tool uptime in a 24x7 manufacturing/development facility. Occasionally required to work on off-shifts and on weekends for tool installs, sustaining, troubleshooting and training

Help to establish min/max parts estimates and adjusts inventory requirements based on manufacturing demand

Desired skills include understanding of statistical process control, Microsoft Office, and the ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, etc.

Implements desirable modifications in procedures, methods and processes within the area or responsibility. Estimates requirements and take action accordingly

Must be fully involved with equipment installs, qualification-base line and deinstallation as needed

Write Preventive maintenance procedures and OCAP as needed

Publishes weekly progress reports

Performs job functions at high level with practically no supervision

Strong hands on experience with ASML 5500 200 Steppers and Tel ACT8 Coat/develop and std Semiconductor

Familiarity with safety procedures and working with hazardous materials is required (LOTO, high voltage, acids, solvents, PPE, MSDS, etc. History of overnight coverage as needed preferred)

Publish Daily Power Point Equipment Updates during the daily manufacturing meetings as needed

Some familiarity in other process areas helpful

Must be safety oriented, follow all safety guidelines and all cleanroom procedures

Minimum BS Degree or equivalent working experience. MS or BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related field with a hands-on focus upon equipment a plus

Experience: Minimum of 15 Years in manufacturing environment and hands on experience as an equipment engineer

Area of expertise must include: vacuum systems, RF, mechanical design, electrical troubleshooting, data collection and manipulation, visual basic programming or equivalent

Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Strong hands-on experience with ASML TEl systems a plus

Justifying upgrades inside areas/chambers that come in contact with the wafer

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