Deposition Manufacturing Specialist

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Rigaku Innovative Technologies. (RIT), a Division of Rigaku Americas Holding, a global supplier of innovative analytical instruments for cutting-edge applications in biotechnology, is hiring for a Deposition Manufacturing Specialist to assist with product support and equipment maintenance.

Duties include the following:

* Prepare substrates and operate vacuum chambers which apply thin film coatings through physical vapor deposition

* Be responsible for learning & operating thin film vacuum deposition tools, X-ray metrology equipment and high temperature annealing process equipment

* Loading, setting controls, monitoring and loading substrates into and out of vacuum chambers

* Troubleshooting & repairing deposition equipment

* Designing and making basic fixtures and jigs to hold optics and parts.

* Follow Production process and procedures with attention to detail in when

o Cleaning, inspecting and loading substrates into vacuum chambers

o Coating of multi-layer films and anti-reflective coatings

o Coating of advanced, large lithography optics

* Operate computer-controlled mechanical systems and equipment

* Verify thin film deposition and other process results with measurement equipment

* Perform maintenance of chambers including disassembly, sand blasting, cleaning, and reassembly

* Perform routine cleaning/maintenance and refurbishment of process tools

* Conduct process troubleshooting for identifying tool issues; perform as much of repair as possible given existing equipment, parts and supplies. Report problems and outcomes to the supervisor, both when a problem is identified and after repairs are completed

* Prepare daily process reports

* Work with deposition engineers and scientists to initiate, plan and execute:

o System and subsystem upgrades

o Process analysis and improvements

o Planned maintenance beyond routine

o Specification and planning of new deposition systems

* Lead small teams of deposition technicians

* Work with Deposition Equipment Manager and Facility Manager (et. al.) for installation of new deposition systems

Required Skills:

* Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

* Ability to read blueprints and specifications for finished product

* Good communication and interpersonal skills

* Knowledge of Windows and PC-based control/measurement software

* Ability to learn new equipment and processes quickly

Prior Experience:

* 8+ years working with vacuum chambers

* 10+ years operating computer controlled evaporation and/or sputtering deposition equipment

* Experience with installation of deposition systems

* Knowledge of various thin film deposition techniques, including reactive sputtering & ion milling

* Familiarity with micrometers, calipers and other measurement equipment

* Prior experience using PC-based control or measurement software systems

* Basic understanding of X-ray metrology techniques for thin films

General Requirements:

* Customer focused, team player, flexible, and adaptable

* Detail and quality oriented; able to get things done efficiently

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Must currently be legally authorized to work in the USA

Physical Requirements:

* Excellent vision

* Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally

* Ability to climb ladders

* Ability to enter product parameters into PC based control systems

* Ability to stand while performing duties and monitoring chambers - up to 75% of the time

* Ability to use/wear required PPE

Education:

* High School Diploma or GED acceptable

* Bachelor's degree in technical area preferred

Direct Reports: N/A

Rigaku offers a rewarding work environment and excellent benefits. All applicants are kept in strict confidence. Benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, section 125 flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and more. Rigaku is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Applicants must be able to prove they can legally work in the US.