Equipment Maintenance Technician III (Off-Shift)

Equipment Maintenance Technician III Off-Shift

Tekberry is seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician III Off-Shift to support semiconductor manufacturing operations within a Class 100 cleanroom environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving semiconductor production equipment to maximize uptime, quality, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams in a fast-paced production environment.

As a Tekberry W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits including medical, dental, and vision options.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair semiconductor manufacturing equipment while identifying root causes of failures

Perform preventive maintenance (PM) according to established schedules and procedures

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and process-related equipment issues

Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams to improve KPIs and equipment performance

Increase tool uptime and equipment availability

Reduce PM cycle times, wafer scrap, and process interruptions

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability

Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance in tracking systems

Collect and record operational and maintenance data as required

Maintain clear and accurate maintenance logs and records

Support training and certification efforts for maintenance team members

Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a production environment

Participate in knowledge sharing and process improvement activities

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Vacuum Systems
• Photolithography (Photo)
• Wet Processing / Plating Technologies

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Experience performing root cause analysis and failure diagnostics

Working knowledge of control systems and/or PLCs

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and tracking systems

Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams

Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment such as:

Vacuum Systems: PVD, CVD, Sputter (Balzers, Veeco, Anelva)

Deposition / Ion Mill Equipment: Veeco IBE, DLC 350, RF350, RF240

Etch Systems: Asher, Hitachi, Matrix

Wet Processing Equipment: Plating (NiFe, MLO), SRD, NMT, Resist Strip, Chemical Etch

CMP Equipment: Ebara, Strausbaugh, Disco

Photolithography / Metrology Equipment: ASML, TEL, Canon, Nikon, KLA, FEI SEM

Preferred Qualifications

Technical degree in Electronics or related technical field

Military technical training in electronics or mechanical systems

ASE certification

Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments (IC, disk drive, solar, or related industries)

Work Environment

100% onsite role in a Class 100 cleanroom semiconductor manufacturing environment

Hands-on technical role requiring standing, walking, and equipment interaction throughout shift

Fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting high-volume production operations

Overtime and weekend support may be required based on production demands