Equipment Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Overview
A global semiconductor manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician to support high-volume wafer fabrication operations on a night shift schedule. This role is well suited to a technically skilled professional who is adaptable, dependable, and motivated to continue developing within a dynamic semiconductor manufacturing environment.

This is a non-exempt position working a compressed workweek on night shift (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday, 6:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.). The role is based in a factory setting and requires working in a cleanroom environment, including the use of cleanroom attire, personal protective equipment (PPE), and potential exposure to hazardous processing materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wafer fabrication equipment

• Partner with manufacturing leadership to prioritize and execute maintenance activities

• Collaborate with peers, supervisors, and engineering teams to identify root causes of equipment issues and implement corrective actions to improve equipment uptime and production performance

• Work with vendors, field service engineers, and technical representatives; participate in training, seminars, or vendor-led courses as required

• Participate in shift handover meetings and communicate equipment status, issues, and completed work

• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance and repair activities

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent military experience required

• Minimum of four years of hands-on equipment maintenance experience in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment

• Direct experience working on wafer fabrication equipment in a cleanroom environment strongly preferred

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to process improvements through structured problem-solving and standardization

• Solid professional soft skills with excellent written and verbal communication; fluency in English required

• Comfortable navigating and operating computer systems; familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is a plus

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities in a production-driven environment

• Self-directed with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing setting

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours per shift

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

• Capability to perform physical tasks including bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and squatting during equipment maintenance

• Ability to wear a respirator and required PPE when working around hazardous materials

• Commitment to following all safety policies and procedures

This position is not eligible for company-sponsored visa support.