Fab Equipment Technician

Insight Global is looking for a Fab Equipment Technician with a key focus in lithography tools & equipment to work on site in Austin, TX and support the strategy and introduction of products based on unique and highly differentiated capabilities of a preeminent foundry for semiconductor systems and defense electronics companies. Their mission is to advance the state-of-the-art in critical semiconductor domains such as advanced packaging, and in the process to help restore U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. They are developing cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing technology that will define future roadmaps of semiconductor devices including logic, memory, 3D packaged devices, including thermal management, etc.

In this position, the candidate is expected to wear multiple hats for successful start-up of packaging foundry. The candidate will work with engineers and other technicians responsible for FAB set up and sustaining manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

Level I:
Run equipment on daily basis as per instructions from EE or Sr. Techs.
Generate data and store/interpret tool data for broader use for EE or others. Identify tool related problems and fix it as per guidance or under guidance. Conduct daily FAB walks for tool 5S and fix safety issues. Interpret tool signals and respond as per instructions.

Manage inventory of spares, parts and other components for a tool. Learn tool PM and assist in tool PM and BM procedures. Interpret tool signals and respond as per instructions.
Coordinate with other technician’s daily tool status. Coordinate abnormal tool signals, alarms with EE and Sr. techs and assist in fixing the alarms/signals. Learn how to bring tool back to safety operating mode from PM/BM/Alarms.
Assist in part of tool installation or various tool installations as per guidance from EE or Sr. techs. Take various tool measurements or signals and communicate for efficiency, safety and continuous operation of tools.
Take training classes to expand knowledge base within same tool or other tools. Acquire certification to perform normal, routine, daily equipment tasks. Learn support equipment for a tool and maintain continuous operations.

Level II:
All the duties in “For Level I” and:
Own more than one tool set across various departments. Learn more than one tool set, equipment. Manage support equipment for more than one tool set.
Learn troubleshooting the tool and wafer recovery. Learn tool PM/BM procedures and perform PM/BM under guidance. Acquire certification for performing PM/BM independently.
Identify proactive signals for a tool for performance enhancement and execute tasks to generate results.
Senior Technician:
All the duties in “For Level II” and:
Generate ideas for multiple tool performances and improvement projects. Install interlocks and FDC signals for performance enhancement.
Execute projects with help of levels I and II technicians. Improve safety, efficiency, and reduce cost.
Coach and mentor levels I and II technicians. Create procedures for tool development/manufacturing swing and train people. Create Technician I and Technician II certifications and teach the classes.

Master Technician:
All the duties in “Senior Technician” and:
Conduct daily tool safety walks, identify operational weakness, and keep the line running.
Own broader FAB wide projects, not only tool focused, but FAB focused and create procedures. Create safety protocols for FAB and multiple tools. Coach Technician Is, Technician IIs and Sr. Engineers to expand knowledge base. Train across various shifts.
Identify multiple cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects and successful implementation. Create KPI based execution for multiple tools.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

High School Diploma
Experience in FAB processes/equipment/operations/logistics/spare management
Level I: Entry level to 3 years of experience
Level II: 3 to 10 years of experience
Sr. Level: 10-15+ years of experience
Master Level: 20+ years of experience
Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well in teams

Associate’s degree or higher in technology, mechanical engineering technology, equipment engineering technology, industrial maintenance technology, or a related field
5 or more years of experience in multiple areas of FAB process/equipment/operations/logistics/spare management
Exposure in semiconductor manufacturing environment
Exposure to semiconductor processes, process development, equipment installs and equipment modification

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.