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Texas Instruments is looking for a skilled Equipment Technician to join our team. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, equipment improvements, equipment upgrades, and equipment installation. You will interface and communicate with engineering and manufacturing groups across the fab to ensure all issues are solved appropriately and efficiently. This role is for the Plasma module within RFAB on B or D shift (nights).

Responsibilities include:

• Improve system performance to achieve process requirements and eliminate repetitive downs
• Monitor and analyze all related data to improve and maintain tool performance and address all tool related issues
• Coordinate supplier service and repairs where needed
• Prepare the technical report and summary findings and recommending solutions to technical problems

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• High School diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• One of the following:
  • 2 years of semiconductor experience as Technician OR
  • 8 years of non-semiconductor/military Technician experience
• Ability to work 12 hour compressed work schedule
• Flexible to work day or night shift that will include one weekend shift and holidays

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficiency with vacuum systems and troubleshooting
  • Vacuum pump operation, leak detection and He leak checking, pressure control systems (gauges, controllers, etc)
• Proficiency with RF systems and troubleshooting
  • RF generator operation, forward & reflected power analysis, RF cable and connector maintenance, etc.
• Proficiency with gas delivery systems and troubleshooting
  • MFCs, gas boxes, pneumatic valves, etc.
• Proficiency with electrical systems and troubleshooting
  • Ability to read & interpret toolset schematics, digital multi-meter proficiency, power/sensor/motor diagnostics, PLC familiarity, robot & robot controller troubleshooting
• Familiar with plasma etch processes and wafer handling procedures 
• Mechanical proficiency
  • Ability to disassemble and reassemble in a 5S'd, logical, organized manner - follow BKMs where applicable
  • Familiarity with hand tools, seal and o-ring replacement, alignments, etc.
• Ability to lift and move materials, equipment, and components weighing up to 50lbs 
• Self-driven with ability to identify and resolve issues to improve equipment performance
• Excellent organizational, teaming and troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationship
• Experience with 300mm semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ideally with several key OEMs - AMAT, LAM and TEL

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.