Senior Equipment Engineer, Halo Agencies
Semiconductor
$110k
+ Stock Option Plan & Annual Bonus Plan eligible
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Laser-based hardware systems for fabrication
Be an early applicant
Laser-based hardware systems for fabrication
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$110k
+ Stock Option Plan & Annual Bonus Plan eligible
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help manufacturers to drastically reduce waste, improve quality, and enable next-generation technologies.
Role
Who you are
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with a hands-on focus upon equipment a plus
- 5+ years of experience in Equipment Maintenance and Repair or Equipment Engineering of relevant experience within a semiconductor fab or a similar high-tech environment
- Understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to conduct root-cause analysis
- Experience with hand and power tools
- The willingness to work overtime as needed or required
- A willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge in wafer fabrication
- Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks
- Problem-solving mindset and adaptability to changing priorities
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive workspace
- Comfortable lifting 35 pounds and stand for extended periods (1-2 hours) as part of daily work
- Ability to work long hours or overtime when necessary to meet deadlines
- Project management skills and ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional projects
- Strong interpersonal and training skills for mentoring and team collaboration
- Experience with Lean Preventive Maintenance and continuous improvement methodology
- Proficiency in data extraction and analysis from structured and unstructured sources, including tool logs, to support preventive maintenance improvements, utilizing AI tools, wherever possible
- Proficiency in MS Windows software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google platform
- Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control)
- Mathematical proficiency, including adding, subtracting, calculating percentages, and understanding tolerances
- Strong communication skills for writing clear documentation, providing feedback, and collaborating with diverse teams
- Flexibility to work varying shifts and meet cleanroom requirements, including wearing PPE and adhering to cleanroom standards
- If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Equipment Engineer to manage and maintain Fab tools running multiple processes.
- In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting various tools crucial to our semiconductor manufacturing production line
- You will work collaboratively with process engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, vendors, and other cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
- Responsible for managing and maintaining Fab tools running multiple processes
- Make sure that the machine will be repaired in the quickest possible time in case it experiences breakdown
- Perform preventive maintenance on assigned toolsets per established procedures
- Oversee troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade implementations to optimize equipment performance and maximize uptime
- Plan and implement comprehensive maintenance work on machines to make sure it will always meet its required performance and reliability
- Promoting cross-functional collaboration with R&D and production teams
- Collaborate with various departments to improve equipment performance enhance yield, and minimize downtime
- Provide immediate supervision to a group of equipment technicians, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals
- Provide useful information to SPML on issues related to machines or in other cases that would require skills and experience
- Initiate and implement ways to improve the machine performance through equipment or process modifications and upgrades
- Prepare and monitor the machines’ spare parts and tools
- Directly interacts with manufacturing and other departments to achieve company common goals
- Make sure all instruments are calibrated and properly maintained
- Ensure that the machine will be running according to SPML specs
- Monitor and institute necessary actions to maintain and upgrade performance
- Must have good communications with machine supplier regarding machine issues and improve the machines
- Investigate safety related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence
- Provides updates to the management for issues related to tool availability, yield, cost etc
Our take
Halo Industries is changing how semiconductors are made with its new laser technology. Its focus is on producing silicon carbide wafers, though it also works with other advanced materials like silicon, sapphire and gallium nitride.
Halo's tools are designed to make the process faster, more precise and higher quality. Its laser processing improves material quality and cuts costs, helping to solve supply chain issues. It also allows for new types of devices, making Halo a key player in the semiconductor industry.
Securing substantial funding in 2024, Halo is ready to expand its market and further advance its technology. With this financial support, the company is well-positioned to drive innovation and lead the way in semiconductor manufacturing, marking an exciting new chapter for the sector's future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2024
$80m
SERIES B
Total funding: $80m
Company benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Andrei Iancu
(Founder & CEO)Graduated from Stanford University with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Previously worked as a Research/Teaching Assistant at Stanford University and as an Engineer/Scientist and Software Engineer at The Boeing Company.
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