Primary Purpose and Position Summary:

Optimize the performance of tools and equipment for semiconductor wafer production within a cleanroom environment. Cultivate strong internal relationships and provide excellent customer service and support in a timely manner. Proactively address technical issues employing physical model troubleshooting to minimize tool downtime and resolve root causes.  Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance to specifications and systematically maintain detailed documentation of work performed. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to maximize operational effectiveness.

Essential Duties:

• Develop basic understanding of electronic, mechanical, robotic/wafer handling, pneumatic, vacuum, chemical properties and delivery, gas properties and delivery systems related to semiconductor manufacturing and any other subsystem relevant to the technical area
• Propose projects for reducing cost, improving tool availability and increasing tool and/or systems efficiency
• Perform routine tasks of limited scope; respond to and address tool downtime promptly, conduct thorough inspections, perform corrective maintenance according to specifications
• Follow specific, outlined and detailed procedures; perform preventative maintenance under supervision as needed
• Work with and around hazardous chemicals and gases; includes pouring chemicals, changing out gases or working in environments in which hazardous chemicals and/or gases are present and/or utilized
• Build knowledge of work stream and parts management systems; review Statistical Process Control (SPC) post maintenance work to build knowledge of SPC methodologies
• Build fundamental knowledge of test equipment and specialty tools required to perform daily tasks
• Work with the engineering teams to complete modifications to existing equipment and the installation of new equipment
• Systematically maintain and update process documentation through required real-time system entries of all work performed
• Maintain a clean working area and follow 5S principles while performing preventative and corrective maintenance; ensure consistent quality output and perform tasks in accordance with all quality procedures, standards and specifications
• Comply with and follow all specified environmental, safety and health, cleanroom, chemical handling protocols and procedures and maintain all semiconductor factory certifications as required
• Report accidents and spills promptly; make recommendations to improve safe work practices
• Must be able to perform the essentials duties of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation

Additional Duties:       

• Develop knowledge to complete simple tasks with minimal guidance and/or direction and report to senior level technicians on findings
• Communicate with operators to understand differences in performance in comparison to normal functions
• Submit continuous improvement ideas
• Develop an understanding of toolsets, how they are utilized, and components used in conjunction with toolsets 
• Collaborate with members of manufacturing, equipment and process engineering to resolve quality and productivity challenges; assist engineering teams as needed

Key Behaviors:

• Act in accordance with and uphold Our Values:
  • Innovation – Create the Future
  • Respect – Embrace Humanity
  • Agility – Sense and Adapt
  • Impact – Play to Win
  • Leadership – Act With Courage
  • Balance – Think Holistically
  • Learning – Evolve With a Changing World
  • Community – Succeed Together
• Work with a safety mindset; behave in a safe manner which protects yourself and those around you
• Set high standard for oneself, take ownership and personal responsibility for quality of work
• Foster an ethical culture based on equity and inclusion
• Comply with the ADI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Code of Corporate Social Responsibility

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to wear and required PPE and cleanroom garments including, but not limited to, full-body jumpsuit, safety glasses, nitrile gloves, face masks, hairnets, hoods and closed-toe cleanroom shoes
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written procedures, both on paper and a computer monitor, and ability to respond to verbal directions accurately and efficiently
• Basic personal computer and keyboarding skills for the accurate input of data
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate written and orally
• Demonstrated work performance in an environment requiring a high level of attention to detail and follow-up
• Basic electrical/mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, and calculating averages/percentages
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to understand and work through complex problems
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout a 12-hour shift
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs frequently
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 35 pounds
• Ability to see colors (yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, green, white) and flashing alarms
• Ability to hear and respond immediately to equipment alarms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical background
• Previous experiences and familiarity with a cleanroom or semiconductor factory environment
• Experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance

Minimum Education Required:

High school diploma or GED

Preferred Education:

Working toward associate degree or formal training in maintenance/mechanical field