Equipment Engineering Technician, Metrology

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support semiconductor equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and work closely with Equipment Engineers and Area Managers to keep production running smoothly.

The role offers hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art metrology tools and opportunities to advance into leadership over projects and teams.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate of Science degree in Electronics.
• 5+ years of technical experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Metrology tools such as KLA Defect AIT XP+ and ALTAIR 8250.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on semiconductor equipment.
• Collaborate with Equipment Engineers and Area Managers to resolve equipment issues that impact production.
• Participate in area shift pass-downs and prioritize tasks based on evolving production requirements.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Technical servicing

Troubleshooting

Vendor interaction

Safety procedures

Education

Associate of Science in Electronics

Tools

KLA Defect AIT XP+

ALTAIR 8250

KLA Overlay 5200

ARCHER

Job description

Company: Tower Semiconductor Ltd.

About Tower Semiconductor

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

This role is primarily responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on semiconductor equipment. The position involves close collaboration with Equipment Engineers and Area Managers to identify and resolve equipment issues that impact production. Additional responsibilities include actively participating in area shift pass-downs and prioritizing tasks based on evolving production requirements.

Engage in the challenge of developing exciting new technologies, gaining hands‑on experience at the forefront of innovation.

Build your personal knowledge and skills to grow into leadership roles overseeing projects and teams.

Collaborate and interact directly with state-of-the-art tool manufacturers, broadening your industry expertise and professional network.

This Job Is For You If:

• Proven expertise in performing preventative maintenance tasks and rebuilding assemblies
• Ability to analyze and resolve recurring maintenance problems and perform technical servicing of semiconductor production and support equipment
• Ability to participate in developing, documenting, and improving existing semiconductor equipment maintenance procedures and systems, working from procedures, blueprints, sketches, drawings, and diagrams
• Ability to interface with vendors, senior technicians, and engineers to help resolve equipment‑specific issues
• Ability to follow maintenance and safety procedures
• Ability to recommend equipment improvements and interface with engineering as required
• Ability to participate in and lead/direct ERT/safety events in the absence of supervision
• Ability to ensure all required parts are on order and follow up as needed to minimize equipment downtime
• Ability to display sound judgment in resolving problems, carrying out assignments, and making recommendations

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Electronics. Military training and experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of technical experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following Metrology tools: KLA Defect AIT XP+, ALTAIR 8250, KLA Overlay 5200, ARCHER, KLA Thickness UV1280, ASET F5X, Hitachi CD SEM 9200, Eagle View Macro Inspection, KLA SP1-TBI, SURFSCAN, KLA P22, AMAT SEMVision, KLA RS-75/RS-100, Nano Metrics FTIR, SDI SPV, NAK Littlefoot, or NSX Rudolph.