Manufacturing Equipment Technician (MTE)

Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Join Intel's Advanced Packaging Technology Development - Substrate and Wafer Assembly (ATPD: SWA) team and help drive leading-edge, cost-effective substrate packaging solutions.

As a Manufacturing Equipment Technician, you will support critical semiconductor manufacturing equipment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a highly technical cleanroom production environment.

Shift Information

• Shift: Shift 5
• Schedule: Day shift, SundayTuesday and every other Wednesday
• Hours: 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting to diagnose issues with electromechanical semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Dismantling, adjusting, repairing, and assembling equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating manuals, repair manuals, sketches, and engineering drawings.
• Performing equipment setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance on production tools, with emphasis on wet chemistry, plating, and dry high-vacuum systems.
• Documenting maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and findings in accordance with established procedures and systems.
• Collaborating with engineering, process, and support teams to improve tool performance, reduce equipment downtime, and enhance process capability and reliability.
• Leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis, yield improvement, uptime optimization, and maintenance best practice development.

Assignments are generally semi-routine in nature and performed within established guidelines. Employees are expected to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills when addressing nonstandard equipment or process-related issues.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong judgment and initiative when resolving equipment and process-related issues and developing data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while adapting to changing priorities.
• Self-motivation and the ability to manage individual responsibilities while supporting team objectives.
• Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and toolsets simultaneously.
• Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem-solving capabilities, including interpreting equipment data and logs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience using email, web-based systems, and Microsoft Office applications for documentation and reporting purposes.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods while wearing full cleanroom attire, including coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Willingness to work around chemicals, follow all safety procedures, and wear a respirator when required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders as required by the role.
• Ability and willingness to spend the majority of the shift (greater than 90%, excluding breaks) on the manufacturing floor working directly with equipment, including:
• Walking approximately 35 miles per shift
• Standing and/or sitting for extended periods, up to 9 hours per shift depending on task requirements

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Qualifications:

You must meet the minimum qualifications below to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Relevant experience may be gained through education, coursework, projects, research, previous employment, or military service.

Minimum Qualifications: One of the following:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics), OR
• Mechanical or technical certification, OR
• Related semiconductor manufacturing experience (1+ year), OR
• Equivalent military training in a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of prior experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Troubleshooting, installation, repair, and operation of electronics equipment, wafer fabrication tools, or assembly/test tools.
• Working with wet chemistry, plating, and/or dry high-vacuum equipment in a manufacturing or RD environment.
• Use of electrical and/or mechanical measuring devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, and micrometers.
• Use of torque wrenches and other standard hand tools.
• Reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Working on and repairing mechanical and/or electrical equipment systems in a manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial environment.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 5 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $70,670.00-99,770.00 USD (Hourly Role)The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. 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 compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.