D2 Equipment Technician

Qorvo, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician in Hillsboro, OR. The role focuses on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of wafer fabrication equipment in a cleanroom environment.

You will collaborate with the factory management team, peers, and engineering to drive root-cause analysis and improve equipment availability. The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or technical equivalent with at least 2 years in a high-volume semiconductor setting, strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on maintenance experience in high-volume semiconductor environment.
• Direct experience on wafer fabrication equipment in a cleanroom environment.
• Must adhere to all safety protocols and wear PPE as required.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills with a drive toward standardized methods.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to navigate and operate computers; comfortable working with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wafer fabrication equipment.
• Prioritize tasks with factory management and coordinate with peers and engineering.
• Investigate root causes of failures and drive improvements to equipment availability.
• Coordinate with vendors and field service; participate in required trainings.
• Attend shift hand-off meetings and document all work performed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electronic troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Computers/IT literacy

PPE adherence

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location

Hillsboro, OR, US, 97124

SUMMARY

Qorvo is looking for a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician that will fit well into the company culture. We are seeking a candidate who can change priorities at a moment’s notice and who is enthusiastic about learning and growing as a technician in the semiconductor industry.

This is a non‑exempt position working on a compressed work week shift – day shift (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.). This is a factory position and requires wearing cleanroom attire and working in a cleanroom environment. You may be required to wear PPE and be exposed to hazardous processing materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for performing scheduled and un‑scheduled maintenance on wafer fabrication equipment
• Work closely with the factory management team to prioritize job tasks
• Work closely with peers, supervisor, and engineering team to deeply understand root cause of failure and use those learnings to continuously improve equipment availability to meet production goals
• Work with vendors, field service and technical representatives, and may be required to attend classes, seminars, vendor training if required
• Attend shift pass‑down meetings and communicate daily activities
• Document all work performed on equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent military experience is required
• A minimum of 2 years’hands on technical maintenance experience in high volume semiconductor environment
• The ideal candidate will have direct experience on wafer fabrication equipment in a cleanroom environment
• Candidate must adhere to all company safety protocols
• Demonstrated proficiency in collaboration with others to make improvements through experimentation and drive toward standardized methods
• Strong mechanical, electronic, and troubleshooting skills required
• Candidate must have solid workplace soft skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in English
• Candidate must be comfortable navigating and operating computers
• Basic familiarity of MS Office programs is a plus
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and responsibilities
• Hands‑on participation and strong sense of ownership
• Ability to work under minimum supervision in a fast paced, high volume production environment
• Must be physically capable of standing/walking up to 12 hours per shift and lift up to 35 pounds
• Must be physically capable of supporting equipment maintenance that requires occasionally bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, squatting, etc.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for possible work handling hazardous materials
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.