Equipment Technician

Kaynes Semicon; Sanand; On-site; Full time

Job description

Designation: OSAT (Assembly & Advanced Packaging)

Department: Equipment Engineering / Assembly Manufacturing

Reporting To: Equipment Engineer / Senior Equipment Engineer / Equipment Engineering Manager

Role Summary

• Support equipment start-up, operation, maintenance, and sustainment in an OSAT manufacturing environment.
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting, PLC maintenance, and preventive & predictive maintenance.
• Ensure stable equipment performance across NPI, ramp‑up, and steady‑state production.
• Apply basic quality principles and support operator‑level training.
• Operate in compliance with IATF 16949, ISO, and OSHA / EHS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Start-Up & Operation

• Perform equipment start-up, line bring‑up, and recovery after shutdowns or maintenance.
• Verify equipment readiness, utilities, safety interlocks, and sequence stability.
• Support operators during production without unauthorized parameter or program changes.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance per defined standards.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical, and sensor systems; replace consumables and wear parts.
• Monitor alarms, logs, and trends to support predictive maintenance.

Troubleshooting & Corrective Maintenance

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, vision, and PLC‑controlled systems.
• Isolate faults, identify root causes, and execute corrective actions.
• Escalate complex or chronic issues with clear technical findings.
• Monitor PLC I/O, alarms, sequences, and safety circuits.
• Troubleshoot sensors, actuators, and interlocks.
• Read and interpret PLC ladder logic, electrical schematics, wiring, and pneumatic diagrams.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Apply basic quality know‑how and understand equipment impact on product quality.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and change control requirements.
• Comply with LOTO, ESD, cleanroom protocols, ISO, IATF 16949, and OSHA / EHS standards.
• Support internal and external audits.

Documentation & Systems

• Maintain accurate records for start‑up checks, PM, downtime, and parts usage.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, shift handover, and training support.

Training & Cross‑Functional Support

• Support basic training for operators and junior technicians.
• Work closely with Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, Process, Quality, and Facilities teams.
• Support NPI tool readiness, qualification, line recovery, and continuous improvement.

Equipment / Process Exposure

• Die Attach, Wire Bond, Stacked‑Die, COB, Flip Chip
• Mold / Compression Mold, Tin Plating, Singulation
• Optical Inspection systems (2nd OI, 3rd OI, FVI)
• Conventional, automotive, and advanced semiconductor packages

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment uptime and recovery effectiveness
• Preventive maintenance compliance
• Troubleshooting effectiveness and repeat failure reduction.
• PLC fault resolution efficiency
• Documentation accuracy and audit readiness
• Safety and quality compliance

Qualifications

Education: Technical Diploma / ITI / Vocational Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Automation.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing. Required experience in:

• Equipment start‑up and recovery.
• In‑depth troubleshooting.
• Ability to read schematic diagrams and PLC logic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance.

OSAT assembly experience preferred.

Role Level

• Classified as Equipment Technician.
• Growth path to Senior / Lead Equipment Technician based on independence, troubleshooting depth, PLC capability, training contribution, and impact to reliability and NPI readiness.