Semiconductor Equipment Technician - 3rd shift Su-W

 

Semiconductor Equipment Technician - 3rd shift Su-W 
 

 

Oerlikon is seeking a Semiconductor Technician in our Amherst, New York facility.  The successful candidate must be able to work a compressed Shift Schedule (10-hour shifts, including weekends that with 4 days on and 3 days off ,non-rotation ).  We have one shift available:  Su-W 10:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. 

 

This Semiconductor Technician will be responsible for the set up and monitoring of the Coating Machines. The main responsibility is to prepare the coating system, load, unload the chamber with extreme care and attention to detail. This Individual will pre-treat a variety of customer products using rigorous standardized methods to prepare products for coating.  This role requires the following skills:  analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and a high-degree of creativity to oversee and assemble chamber loads based on customer specifications.  Strong fixturing and defixturing techniques are required. 

You will be in in a controlled cleanroom environment, which will involve the wearing of a full gown and relevant personal protective equipment. Precise work instructions must be followed; handling the customers product meticulously, as the product is highly technical and expensive  

 

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

 

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

 

Your Responsibilities:

• Initiate the coating process as well as be responsible for disassembling and reconfiguring the chamber for subsequent loads
• Be able to run automated equipment with accuracy and strictness to the process
• Monitor progress and problem solve through-out the production process
• Work with Quality Coordinator and Center Manager to identify and address quality concerns
• Providing training and assistance to other employees on equipment operation and maintenance.  Learn new skills and Cross-train into various departments
• Performing other duties as required to assure customer satisfaction
• Commits to our corporate core values, goals, mission and vision.

 

Your Profile:

• Prefers an Associate Degree (Military or Trade School with an emphasis in electronics/mechanical equivalent may substitute for AS degree) or 2+ years of experience in the following technical fields, mechanical, electrical or refrigeration
• Mechanically inclined; Be able to mechanically take apart and put parts together precisely.  If not completed to the exact specification, the item will need to be reworked 
• Experience in the Semiconductor, vacuum deposition, thin films industry is preferred
• Must be comfortable wearing a full clean room attire and PPE
• Strong work ethic, someone who cares about our customers products 
• Fast learner; be able to handle delicate equipment with care and precision
• Computer skills, be able to utilize MS Office on the job  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with other team-members on the process.
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Required to lift 44 pounds with extreme care
• Problem solver with production operations schedule; takes initative with the production schedule and tasks in order to keep the production flow running.  Optimize the daily use of production equipment. 

 

 

Why Oerlikon:

Innovation and innovators thrive at Oerlikon, a leader in engineering solutions that enhance the performance of our products and services. We are diverse in our perspectives but united in our purp