Technical Expertise (Plasma Etch)
- Strong knowledge of plasma etch systems (RF gen, ESC, Wafer backside gas cooling system)
- Understanding theory of plasma creation
- Hands-on chamber full wet clean, lifter pin motor assy replacement / servicing, robot change, slip valve change …..etc
- Strong capability to troubleshoot ultra low particle count and ICPMS.
Equipment Performance & Reliability
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM)
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and minimize downtime
- Ensure machines meet operational and safety standards
- Manage spare parts and critical component tracking
- Balance PM tool time with manufacturing
- May require on-call support for critical situation
Process Support & Optimization
- Support production by ensuring stable processes
- Work closely with process engineers to optimize tool parameters
- Monitor tool performance using SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- Drive improvements in yield and defect reduction
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment and process issues
- Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, FMEA)
- Implement corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPA)
Continuous Improvement
- Lead or participate in productivity and cost-reduction projects
- Improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
- Enhance equipment efficiency and automation
Installation & Qualification
- Support new equipment installation, setup, and acceptance (SAT/FAT)
- Perform equipment qualification and process buy-off
- Collaborate with vendors for upgrades and modifications
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation
- Prepare reports on equipment performance, downtime, and improvements
- Update SOPs and work instructions
Safety & Sustainability
- Ensure compliance with fab safety protocols and cleanroom standards
- Handle high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, and hazardous gases safely
- Balance equipment sustainability vs needs
Key Performance Indicators
- Equipment uptime (%)
- OEE
- Yield impact
- PM compliance rate
- FDC trigger rate
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Good communication and teamwork
- Proactive and self-driven mindset
- Utilizing goggle office & Gemini AI
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of plasma etch systems, including RF generators, electrostatic chucks, and wafer backside gas cooling systems
- Understanding of plasma creation theory
- Hands-on experience with chamber full wet cleaning
- Experience servicing or replacing lifter pin motor assemblies
- Experience with robot changes and slip valve changes
- Ability to troubleshoot ultra-low particle counts and ICPMS issues
- Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and minimize downtime
- Experience managing spare parts and critical component tracking
- Experience supporting production and optimizing equipment parameters with process engineers
- Experience using statistical process control
- Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving experience, including 8D, Fishbone, or FMEA
- Experience implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Experience improving MTBF, MTTR, equipment efficiency, or automation
- Experience supporting equipment installation, setup, acceptance, and qualification
- Experience collaborating with vendors on equipment upgrades and modifications
- Ability to maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, SOPs, and work instructions
- Ability to work safely with high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, hazardous gases, and cleanroom protocols
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Proactive and self-driven mindset
- Ability to use Google Workspace and Gemini AI
What We Do
Soitec is a world leader in the production of innovative semiconductor materials. The company leverages its unique technologies to serve the electronics markets. In meeting the technical and economic challenges of mainstream electronics, Soitec is helping to speed up the mobile and digital revolutions. Its products are used to manufacture chips that go into smartphones, tablets, computers, IT servers and data centers as well as electronic components in cars, connected devices, and industrial and medical equipment. With more than 4,000 patents, the company pursues a strategy of disruptive innovation to provide its customers with products that combine performance, energy efficiency and competitiveness. Soitec is headquartered in Bernin France. The company was founded 30 years ago in Grenoble's high-tech ecosystem and has manufacturing facilities, R&D centers and sales offices in Europe, the United States and Asia. Soitec is listed on the CAC NEXT 20, in Paris.
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