AUSTIN, TX, USA
33 days ago
FAB Equipment Technician – Levels I, II, Sr, or Master, Texas Institute for Electronics

Job Posting Title:

FAB Equipment Technician – Levels I, II, Sr, or Master, Texas Institute for Electronics

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Hiring Department:

Texas Institute for Electronics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

 UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance optionsGenerous paid vacation, sick time, and holidaysTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching fundsAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunitiesTuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic ticketsFree access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID cardFor more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources  and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

This position may be filled at one of multiple levels depending on the qualifications, education, and experience of the selected candidate.

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

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.

ResponsibilitiesLevel 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.

Required QualificationsHigh School DiplomaExperience in FAB processes/equipment/operations/logistics/spare managementLevel I: Entry level to 3 years of experience Level II: 3 to 10 years of experience Sr. Level: 10-15+ years of experienceMaster Level: 20+ years of experienceGoal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitaskExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work well in teams

The assigned levels are determined in part on number of years of experience, but also, aptitude, ability to resolve issues, approaches for tackling multiple tasks, and overall ability to contribute to the team mission will play a role.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred QualificationsAssociate’s degree or higher in technology, mechanical engineering technology, equipment engineering technology, industrial maintenance technology, or a related field5 or more years of experience in multiple areas of FAB process/equipment/operations/logistics/spare managementExposure in semiconductor manufacturing environmentExposure to semiconductor processes, process development, equipment installs and equipment modification

Salary RangeTechnician I: $23 per hour + depending on qualificationsTechnician II: $31 per hour + depending on qualificationsSenior Technician: $40 per hour + depending on qualificationsMaster Technician: $47 per hour + depending on qualifications

Working ConditionsUniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)May work in all weather conditionsMay work in extreme temperaturesMay work around chemical fumesMay work around standard office conditionsMay work around biohazardsMay work around chemicalsMay work around electrical and mechanical hazardsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)Climbing stairsClimbing of laddersLifting and moving 20 pounds

Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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