Atomic Semi

Semiconductor Equipment Engineer

Austin · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$115k-$160kDetected 178 days ago

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About the role

The ideal candidate will be highly curious, have exceptional electro-mechanical troubleshooting abilities, and the ability to work independently from technical documentation.
The Equipment Engineer is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibrations on a diverse array of novel, complex, and evolving equipment used in process development and in R&D.
The Equipment Engineer sits within the Vacuum Systems hardware team that is responsible for designing, prototyping, validating, and scaling core semiconductor fabrication equipment.

Respond to tool maintenance calls and take the lead role in bringing tools up efficiently and effectively.
Collaborate with engineering or other cross functional groups to investigate and resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime.
Drive tool matching and yield improvement through design and engineering improvements.
Define and review regularly the minimum (reorder) and maximum spares quantities on critical and long lead items to ensure inventories are at the correct level to support equipment maintenance and repair effort.
Support and train maintenance personnel.

Bachelors degree and 3+ years of applicable experience.
Required Experience
Strong understanding of wafer fabrication processes (etch, deposition, lithography, metrology, etc.).
Proficiency in data analysis, SPC, and root cause methodologies.

Knowledge of vacuum systems, including helium leak detection.
Familiarity with endpoint detection tools (SEM, ellipsometry, spectroscopy).
Experience with OEMs like ASML, Applied Materials, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron.
We're an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA.
Compensation: fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience.

Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.

fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) retirement plan
Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.

Tool families include Anneal, Deposition, Etch, and Supporting Infrastructure, with goals for each ranging from fundamental design to automation readiness to manufacturing scale-up.

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