Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Equipment Maintenance Technicians III to support semiconductor manufacturing operations in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. The ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment, particularly in vacuum, photolithography, or wet processing/plating technologies.

This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing equipment failures, improving tool uptime, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance equipment performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair semiconductor manufacturing equipment to identify root causes of failures.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) in accordance with established procedures and maintenance schedules.

• Document maintenance activities, equipment performance, and operational data accurately in tracking systems.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams to improve equipment performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Increase equipment uptime and availability while reducing preventive maintenance cycle times and wafer scrap.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Assist in training and certifying maintenance team members.

• Follow established cleanroom protocols, safety procedures, and quality standards.

• Work independently and collaboratively to resolve technical issues in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience , preferably in vacuum, photolithography, or wet processing/plating technologies.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

• Solid understanding of equipment failure analysis and root cause problem-solving.

• Working knowledge of control systems and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with equipment tracking systems.

• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following semiconductor equipment technologies and platforms:

• Vacuum Systems: PVD, CVD, sputtering equipment, including Balzers, Veeco, and Anelva.

• Deposition / Ion Mill: Veeco IBE, DLC 350, RF350, and RF240.

• Etch Systems: Asher, Hitachi, and Matrix.

• Wet Processing: NiFe and MLO plating, SRD, NMT, resist stripping, and chemical etching.

• CMP Equipment: Ebara, Strausbaugh, and Disco.

• Photolithography / Metrology: ASML, TEL, Canon, Nikon, KLA, and FEI SEM.

Education and Background

The following qualifications are highly preferred:

• Technical degree in Electronics or a related field.

• Military technical training in electronics or mechanical systems.

• ASE certification.

• Experience working in semiconductor manufacturing environments, including integrated circuits (ICs), disk manufacturing, solar, or related industries.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• control systems
• semiconductor