Equipment Engineering Manager - Wet Etch

About Tower Semiconductor

Looking for a career path in the high tech manufacturing industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology to the world!  If you enjoy working with others in a fast pace environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the high tech industry then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others.

Job Description

• Performing preventative maintenance, repair and improvement  to semiconductor equipment maintenance procedures and systems


• This job includes multidisciplinary aspects – electrical, electronics, mechanics and pneumatics


• This position will interface with Equipment Engineers and area Managers, Procurement Department and Operations to identify and resolve equipment issues supporting production


• Provides an opportunity to take part on interesting and challenging projects: improve reliability, cost savings and safety


• This position involves the preventative and corrective maintenance of the tool sets found in the Wet Etch area.


• Wet area tool set includes Akrion, FSI, SEZ, chemical distribution systems and support equipment. 


• Play a substantial part in the growth of Equipment Engineering and staff.  

This Job Is For You If

• You are “hands on” and electronically and/or mechanically inclined


• You always strive for the root cause of technical problems


• You are passionate about fixing and improving electrical/electronic or mechanical systems


• If you are creative and you think outside of the box


• If you are self-motivated and a self-starter

Job Requirements

• Degree or equivalent is preferred with at least 5 year of Wet Etch equipment.  


• Understanding of cleanroom environments and support sources to include exhaust, water, house gases and HVAC. 


• Preferably previous Equipment Engineer experience in semiconductor manufacturing.    


• Must possess excellent communication skills, which includes verbal and written.  


• Must be proficient in MS office products and various OS platforms.


• Must understand the concept of consumable and non-consumable parts costs associated with the job and look for ways to reduce costs without affecting tool or product performance.  


• Must have an advanced knowledge of SPC and know how it is used and implemented in the manufacturing environment.  


• MILITARY EXPERIENCE IN ELECTRONICS, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, NUCLEAR OR SIMILIAR FIELD WILL SUFFICE THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

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