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Films CVD / PVD Equipment Engineer
AI Summary
Engineer responsible for identifying and reducing recurrent machine faults, sourcing and installing new CVD/PVD equipment, reducing defectivity and scrap, defining maintenance procedures, training technicians, and implementing Six Sigma statistical process control in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
About this role
Business Line Description
NXP’s Front End Operations plays an essential role in the company’s success by ensuring manufacturing excellence and delivery of high quality, scalable, and cost-competitive semiconductor devices to create a winning advantage for our Customers.
Job Summary:
• Identification and reduction of recurrent machine faults
• Sourcing and installing new equipment
• Reducing defectivity
• Defining tool maintenance procedures
• Training technicians and peers
• Improving tool utilization and availability
• Reducing cost
• Reducing scrap
• Supporting development activities
• Developing and writing specifications
• Implementation of Six-Sigma statistical process control methods
• Capacity planning and modeling
• Participating in and/or leading cross-functional and lean activity teams
Job Qualifications:
• BS in an engineering discipline, Mechanical Engineering desirable.
• 5 years’ experience in equipment engineering in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in at least one or more of the following tools/processes required: Applied Materials Producer, Applied Materials Centura.
• Experience in Applied Materials Endura, Ultima, and RTA platforms is a plus.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret equipment performance data and produce a timely action plan to resolve recurring equipment failures
• Demonstrated presentation skills. Candidate will be called upon to train others and present complex datasets and equipment problems/ solutions to diverse audiences.
• Competent in troubleshooting problems and capable of applying logic to isolate and repair them.
• Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with manufacturing technicians and process engineering to deal with issues and priorities.
• Good foundational problem-solving skills with creative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Self-motivated; able to take initiative and effectively prioritize work for self.
• A strong desire to help create a positive, winning, world class working environment.
• Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is highly desirable.
More information about NXP in the United States...
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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