Equipment Technician (Die Sort)

Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH; Biñan; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH in Biñan (Philippines) is seeking an Equipment Technician to sustain semiconductor manufacturing lines, troubleshoot equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will work hands-on with probers and testers, ensuring reliable operations.

The role requires flexibility with day/night shifts, overtime when needed, and strong teamwork and documentation skills. Responsibilities include real-time troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, quality analysis,

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Skilled in line troubleshooting and sustaining activities.
• Experience with EG4090, EG2001 probers and tester-prober integration.
• Knowledge of tester debugging, prober setup, and sustaining practices.
• Ability to analyze quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Willingness to work overtime and shifting schedules (day/night).
• Familiarity with structured problem‑solving tools (RCA, PDCA, Why-Why, FTA).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Sustaining: Perform real-time troubleshooting of equipment issues to minimize downtime and sustain line operations.
• Quality Analysis: Investigate and analyze quality-related concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Prober Operations: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot EG4090 and EG2001 probers, ensuring stable performance.
• Tester Debugging: Conduct tester debugging, prober setup, and sustaining activities to maintain alignment and yield.
• Shift Flexibility: Work across day and night shifts, including extended overtime and rest‑day support when required.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute preventive maintenance schedules to reduce recurring failures and extend equipment life.
• Documentation: Record troubleshooting steps, corrective actions, and quality findings in structured reports (ESR, OCAP).
• Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives to improve OEE, MTBA, and reduce site loss through structured problem‑solving frameworks (RCA, PDCA, FTA).

Skills

Line troubleshooting

Sustaining activities

Prober operations

Tester debugging

Shift flexibility

Documentation

Quality analysis

Education

Technical diploma or bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EG4090 probers

EG2001 probers

Tester-prober integration

SPC/Pareto/trend analysis

Job description

Role Overview

The Equipment Technician will be responsible for sustaining semiconductor manufacturing lines, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, flexibility in work schedules, and hands‑on expertise with probers and testers.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Sustaining: Perform real-time troubleshooting of equipment issues to minimize downtime and sustain line operations.
• Quality Analysis: Investigate and analyze quality-related concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Prober Operations: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot EG4090 and EG2001 probers, ensuring stable performance.
• Tester Debugging: Conduct tester debugging, prober setup, and sustaining activities to maintain alignment and yield.
• Shift Flexibility: Work across day and night shifts, including extended overtime and rest‑day support when required.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute preventive maintenance schedules to reduce recurring failures and extend equipment life.
• Documentation: Record troubleshooting steps, corrective actions, and quality findings in structured reports (ESR, OCAP).
• Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives to improve OEE, MTBA, and reduce site loss through structured problem‑solving frameworks (RCA, PDCA, FTA).

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Skilled in line troubleshooting and sustaining activities.
• Experience with EG4090, EG2001 probers and tester‑prober integration.
• Knowledge of tester debugging, prober setup, and sustaining practices.
• Ability to analyze quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Willingness to work overtime and shifting schedules (day/night).
• Familiarity with structured problem‑solving tools (RCA, PDCA, Why-Why, FTA).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills (Added for Vishay Context)

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing line sustaining.
• Knowledge of Spectra, FET, and TMT testers.
• Familiarity with automation upgrades and vision system troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in statistical tools (SPC, Pareto, trend analysis) for equipment performance monitoring.
• Exposure to NPI equipment qualification and process development.