Equipment Maintenance Tech, Thin Films

Qorvo, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on semiconductor fab equipment.

The role supports electroplating equipment and offers an entry to senior level career path with opportunities to collaborate with engineers and technicians across shifts. Success requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to read electrical schematics and drawings, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Two years associate technical degree in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering or military electronics training equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electronic skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to interpret electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, project management skills, and knowledge of SPC in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates must be able to stand/walk up to 12 hours per shift and lift up to 50 lbs as well as be able to wear a respirator and other PPE for possible work handling hazardous materials.
• Additional requirements including basic computer skills, MS Office, strong interpersonal and communications skills, ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, strong work ethic with verifiable references.
• Must be willing to work nights or days on a compressed workweek schedule.
• Prior experience on the following toolsets are preferred, but not required: Applied Materials Nokota, ASMPT (NEXX) S200, Veeco (SSEC) 3300

Responsibilities

• Able to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fab equipment.
• Able to improve system performance to achieve process requirements and eliminate repetitive tool breakdowns.
• Monitor and analyze all related tool data, make recommendations and improvements to maintenance procedures.
• Work with engineers to design and execute equipment improvements projects.
• Able to clearly communicate machine status verbally in daily pass-down meetings.
• Able to provide a clear written communication to engineers and technicians on other shifts.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electronic skills

Communication skills

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or military electronics training

Tools

Applied Materials Nokota

ASMPT S200

Veeco 3300

Job description

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Summary

Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills and work well in a team environment. We are hiring an entry to senior-level technician to support Electroplating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fab equipment
• Able to improve system performance to achieve process requirements and eliminate repetitive tool breakdowns
• Monitor and analyze all related tool data, make recommendations and improvements to maintenance procedures
• Work with engineers to design and execute equipment improvements projects
• Able to clearly communicate machine status verbally in daily pass-down meetings
• Able to provide a clear written communication to engineers and technicians on other shifts

Qualifications

• Two years associate technical degree in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering or military electronics training equivalent
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Strong mechanical and electronic skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to interpret electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, project management skills, and knowledge of SPC in a manufacturing environment
• Candidates must be able to stand/walk up to 12 hours per shift and lift up to 50 lbs as well as be able to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for possible work handling hazardous materials
• Additional requirements including Basic computer skills, MS Office, strong interpersonal and communications skills, ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, strong work ethic with verifiable references.
• Must be willing to work nights or days on a compressed workweek schedule
• Prior experience on the following toolsets are preferred, but not required: Applied Materials Nokota, ASMPT (NEXX) S200, Veeco (SSEC) 3300

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