Equipment Technician, Vacuum, Semiconductor, Raxium

Google's custom-designed machines make up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. The Hardware Testing Engineering team ensures that this cutting-edge equipment is reliable. In the R&D lab, you design test equipment for prototypes of our machinery and develop the protocols used to scale these tests for the entire global team. Working closely with design engineers, you give input on designs to improve our hardware until you're sure it meets Google's standards of quality and reliability.

Google's Raxium display group has established a revolutionary semiconductor materials display technology that enables new functionality in display products, bringing to users a closer and more natural linkage between the digital and physical realms in applications such as augmented reality (AR) and light-field display. With start-up roots and a state-of-the-art compound semiconductor fab in Silicon Valley, Raxium is seeking to build upon its engineering team with an aim to disrupt next-generation display markets.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $99,000-$140,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Perform repairs and modifications on production tools.
• Execute electro-mechanical and pneumatic troubleshooting on a variety of toolsets.
• Collaborate with process and equipment engineering to improve tool performance and reliability.
• Support the equipment engineering department with maintenance, tool installations, retrofits, and repairs as needed.

Minimum qualifications:

• Associate's degree with a focus in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting semiconductor processing equipment (vacuum systems, wet etch, lithography or chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) tools).
• Experience in reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment by checking software logs, programmable logic controller (PLC) signals, and wiring to find the root cause of a failure.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with development of manufacturing processes including acceptance testing, startup, and qualification.
  
• 1 year of experience creating and maintaining technical documentation (drawings, schematics, standard operating procedure, etc.).
• 1 year of experience in technical leadership with an ability to search with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to understand hardware roadmaps.
• Experience supporting emergency response and safety teams.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems, gas meters and calibration, disaster plans, laser safety, and x-ray equipment inspection and badge programs.
  
• Excellent sense of ownership with the ability to be detail-oriented and organized.