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Role Overview We are seeking a hands-on, self-motivated Equipment Maintenance Technician with 5-7 years of semiconductor experience to support our manufacturing operations. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize high-precision fabrication equipment to maximize tool uptime and ensure peak production quality.

Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot & Repair:

Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system failures using root-cause analysis (5-Whys, Fishbone).

Preventive Maintenance:

Perform scheduled PMs according to procedures to minimize equipment downtime and tool failure.

Continuous Improvement:

Partner with Engineering to increase tool availability, reduce PM cycle times, and minimize wafer scrap.

Documentation & Data:

Accurately log maintenance activities, failures, and operational data in tracking systems.

Team Development:

Assist in training and certifying team members on maintenance protocols.

Qualifications Experience:

5 to 7 years in semiconductor equipment maintenance in a Class 100 cleanroom.

Core Skills:

Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting; ability to read complex schematics, mechanical drawings, and control/PLC logic.

Tool Domain Expertise:

Hands-on experience with at least one key equipment domain: Vacuum / Deposition /

Ion Mill:

PVD, CVD, Sputter, Veeco IBE, Balzers, Anelva. Photolithography /

Metrology:

ASML, TEL, Canon, Nikon, KLA, FEI SEM.

Etch & Wet Processing:

Ashers (Hitachi, Matrix), Plating (NiFe, MLO), SRD, Chemical Etch, Resist Strip.

CMP:

Ebara, Strausbaugh, Disco.

Shift Commitment:

Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed. Preferred Credentials Associate Degree in Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or military technical training (Navy ET/EM/Nuke, Avionics, etc.). Working knowledge of RF generators (RF350, RF240) and vacuum systems. SR1

Pay:

$40.00 - $44.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 44.0 per week Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person