Metrology Maintenance Technician

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

High level summary of job

The Metrology Equipment Technician position that provides maintenance to metrology equipment with emphasis on instrument/asset uptime efficiency.

Essential functions of the job

• Serve as Technical Expert supporting assigned metrology systems used to qualify polysilicon product as fit for purpose.
• Verify and or complete metrology equipment PMs are done by due date.
• Maintain metrology equipment spare parts list.
• Working with vendors on Service plans, PM visits and emergency call for service.
• On-call services for metrology equipment issues.
• Escalate to Metrology team or vendor if metrology equipment needs SME.
• Maintain records of equipment and down time.
• Transfer or back up all metrology equipment on to server or disc.
• Work with area operators on calibrations of each piece of metrology equipment.
• Develop and or adjust equipment PMs for each piece of metrology.
• Updates and reviews standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions as part of a team

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

QA Testing

• Trains other metrologist technicians and S-23 Maintenance Technicians
• Manages external calibration activities and coordinates work with other metrologist and maintenance technicians.
• Certified Root Cause Investigation (RCI) practitioner

Metrology Group Support

•  Subject Matter Expert (SME) for operation of spectrophotometric instruments 7900s ICM-MS, DRC-ICP-MS, Floating Zone Systems, and Auto core etching, EPI reactors.
• Designs, orders, modifies, installs new instruments and support equipment for new or improved QA tests and participates in test method development with other metrologists.
• Uses synergy of over 25 years of laboratory experience and over 20 years of quality management system knowledge to support the Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) Program – MSA improvement, scheduling MSA tests, data analysis for lab rulers, micrometers and balances.

Exemplar Global Certified Lead Quality Management System Auditor - IATF 16949:2016 & ISO 9001:2015

• A lead auditor for HSC Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS)

• Supports QA Testing & Metrology Group 3rd party audits and audit prep.
• Supports Audit Program Improvements – e.g.: EXP system development team, lead EXP system training, works with OMNEX consultants to review the OEMS and implement improvements, consults with other OEMS audit team members as a calibration and MSA expert.

Project Engineering Support

• S-23 SME for capital engineering projects – Participates as a capital project ad hoc team member for testing building related projects, providing knowledge regarding new equipment utilities needs, special considerations for quality and hazardous waste handling, etc.
• Marks up, reviews and approves P&ID document changes.
• Reviews and approves Cause and Effect Table (CET) changes for the S-23 DCS800Xa system.

Skills

• Prioritizes work independently
• Independently sets daily work schedule based on urgency, task age and time available
• Makes judgment calls regarding overtime based on urgency of maintenance, availability of backup equipment and testing technician sample load.
• Can troubleshoot complex equipment without guidance
• Evaluates instrument data to determine the efficacy of calibrations and maintenance work.
• Knows when and how far to challenge less experienced technicians to carefully push them outside their comfort zone and grow. • Knows when to teach new skills to other technicians.
• Knows when to delegate work to others based on own workload, their workload and capability.
• Determines best vendors to work with for support with spare parts and equipment service and understands how to weigh cost vs quality and delivery lead times to meet business needs.
• Knows how to research new technologies to solve new problems independently or as part of a team.
• Knows when to involve other SMEs and management.
• Determines when documented information meets or does not meet OEMS, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements and how to implement improvements in QA Testing or across any department and when and how to use EXP and MOC processes to drive changes properly.

Education Requirements

• Requires Associates degree.
• BS degree preferred.
• OR, 10 years related lab experience

Environment/Working Conditions

• This is 90% indoor work in a lab environment in a climate-controlled area. 10% outdoor activities

The range for this position is  $61,280.00   -  $84,260.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 785