Diffusion / Epitaxy Equipment Technician

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin seeks an ASM E2000 Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diffusion/epitaxy equipment in a cleanroom environment. You will troubleshoot, analyze tool data, implement improvements, and support equipment performance with engineers across shifts.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience in wafer fab environments, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years wafer fab experience with diffusion/epitaxy equipment preferred.
• Technical field of study and/or relevant certifications required or preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fab equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement solutions to reduce tool failures.
• Improve system performance to meet process requirements.
• Monitor and interpret tool performance data.
• Suggest and implement maintenance procedure improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers on equipment improvement projects.
• Communicate equipment status clearly during shift pass-downs.
• Provide concise written updates to engineers and technicians across shifts.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

SPC knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

MS Office

Verbal communication

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics

Technical Certification

Two-year degree (Associates)

5+ years of area technical experience

Job description

Summary: ASM E2000 Maintenance Technician (or Epitaxy Equipment Technician) performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ASM E2000 chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and epitaxial reactors within a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, works effectively in a team setting, and supports continuous equipment performance improvement. This is a factory-based position supporting the Diffusion / Epitaxy equipment team and requires working in a cleanroom environment while wearing appropriate cleanroom attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fab equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions to eliminate recurring tool failures
• Improve system performance to meet process requirements and increase tool reliability
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret tool performance data
• Recommend and implement improvements to maintenance procedures
• Partner with engineers to design and execute equipment improvement projects
• Clearly communicate equipment status during daily verbal pass-down meetings
• Provide clear, concise written communication to engineers and technicians across shifts

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical/electronic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to interpret and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and its application in a manufacturing environment

Problem Solving & Work Skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities
• Basic project management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong work ethic with verifiable professional references

Communication & Computer Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours per shift
• Ability to work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE

Prior Experience ASM E-2000 Equipment

• Prefer 4-6 years or more of directly related wafer fab experience with an emphasis on Diffusion processing equipment
• One of the following requirements must be met in a technical field of study: Previous experience as MST or Equipment Technician preferred in 200mm/300mm high volume manufacturing environment; Associate’s degree in electronics is preferred but not required; Completion of a two-year degree (Associates degree); Technical Certification from an accredited institution; 2 of 4 years completed towards a Bachelors degree; Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts non-technical degree and 2+ years area technical experience; 5+ years of area technical experience; Military Technical School and 3+ years of area technical experience

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