Equipment Engineering Technician, Wet Etch

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an Equipment Engineer for the Equipment Engineering Service team. You will oversee shipping, receiving, installation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of Wet Etch tools and related support equipment.

The role requires hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment, strong problem solving, and the ability to collaborate with Vendors, Production, and Process teams to keep tools up and running.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Electrical or Mechanical
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform technical servicing of Wet Etch tools and support equipment
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance on Wet Etch tools and support equipment
• Monitor spare parts inventory levels and provide recommendations
• Demonstrate proficiency with test equipment, including meters and hand tools
• Maintain strong customer interfacing and communication skills
• Lead by example and set ownership standards within the group
• Participate in training on semiconductor production equipment
• Operate with minimal supervision once trained

Skills

Hands-on equipment maintenance

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Vendor collaboration

Education

AS degree in Electrical or Mechanical

Tools

Akrion Rear Mount

GAMA

SCREEN DNS SU-2000

FC-821L

SEZ 223

SEZ 4200

FSI Mercury

LAM Sabre NeXT

Job description

Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660

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

As a member of the Equipment Engineering Service team at Tower Semiconductor in Newport Beach, CA, you will be responsible for the shipping, receiving, installation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of Wet Etch tools and support equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical servicing of semiconductor Wet Etch tools and support equipment
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance on semiconductor Wet Etch tools and support equipment
• Monitor spare parts inventory levels for related tool sets and provide recommendations as needed
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment, including test meters, hand tools, and power tools
• Maintain excellent customer interfacing and communication skills
• Adhere to all maintenance and safety procedures
• Take on a leadership role, setting a high standard of ownership within the group
• Participate in training on semiconductor production equipment
• Operate with minimal management supervision when performing daily routines once fully trained

This Job Is For You If

• Tackle moderate to high complexity assignments, solving practical problems involving a variety of variables
• Participate actively in problem-solving teams
• Follow established procedures and written or verbal instructions for a wide range of technical, semi-routine assignments
• Identify deviations from accepted practices and take corrective action as needed
• Consistently deliver high-quality work
• Collaborate with Vendors, Production, Process, Facility teams, and Engineers to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot down tools and support equipment
• Offer technical guidance and support to junior-level technicians as needed
• Operate with no direct management responsibilities
• Work within a fab and sub-fab clean-room environment
• Apply working knowledge of electro‑mechanical systems operations and maintenance
• Demonstrate proficiency with hand tools and multimeters

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• AS degree in Electrical or Mechanical (Military or Trade School with an emphasis in electronics/mechanical equivalent may substitute for AS degree)
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience working with equipment in the semiconductor industry
• Hands‑on experience with the following toolsets: Akrion Rear Mount and GAMA, SCREEN DNS SU-2000 and FC-821L, SEZ 223 and 4200, FSI Mercury, LAM Sabre NeXT.