Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician - Thin Films Day Shift
Core
Perform preventive, corrective, and diagnostic maintenance on thin films semiconductor manufacturing tools to ensure production continuity and reliability.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC equipment maintenance technician (thin films)
Builds
200mm semiconductor manufacturing tools (Novellus, Applied Materials)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Thin Films
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting expertise, complex equipment diagnostics, root-cause analysis, preventive maintenance planning, calibration, repair execution, technical documentation, cross-functional collaboration, team training and mentoring
Preferred skills
expert-level experience on Novellus Concept Two and Applied Materials platforms, OEM/vendor training, chronic-failure elimination project leadership, proficiency with factory data tools (SPC, parts management)
Technologies
Novellus Concept Two (SPEED, SEQ, ALTUS), Applied Materials (Endura, Centura, Producer), vacuum systems, gas delivery, RF/plasma, temperature control, robotics, process chambers, pumps, abatement interfaces
Responsibilities
Independently diagnose and resolve complex equipment and process-related failures; lead difficult tool recoveries and root-cause investigations; perform and improve preventive/corrective maintenance, calibrations, and scheduled tool qualifications; interpret equipment and process data to identify failure modes; develop and standardize PM specifications and troubleshooting guides; train and mentor technicians; provide technical leadership across shifts; coordinate vendor support during escalations and upgrades; maintain accurate equipment history and technical documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC