Equipment Maintenance Technician -- KUMDC6055245

Compunnel Inc.; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Compunnel Inc. is seeking experienced Equipment Maintenance Technicians III to support semiconductor manufacturing in a Class 100 cleanroom.

The role requires at least five years maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment, with emphasis on vacuum, photolithography, or wet processing technologies. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing failures, improving tool uptime, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance equipment

Competenze

• Five years minimum semiconductor equipment maintenance experience, especially in vacuum, photolithography or wet processing/plating technologies.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of control systems and/or PLCs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and equipment tracking systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

Mansioni

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair semiconductor manufacturing equipment to identify root causes of failures.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance per procedures and schedules.
• Document maintenance activities and equipment data in tracking systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership to improve equipment performance and KPIs.
• Increase uptime, reduce PM cycle times, and minimize wafer scrap.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Assist in training and certifying maintenance team members.
• Follow cleanroom safety protocols and quality standards.

Conoscenze

Equipment maintenance

Schematic reading

PLC knowledge

Office & tracking tools

Cross-functional communication

Formazione

Electronics degree

ASE certification

Strumenti

PLC programming

Schematic diagrams

Vacuum systems

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking experienced Equipment Maintenance Technicians III to support semiconductor manufacturing operations in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. The ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment, particularly in vacuum, photolithography, or wet processing/plating technologies.

This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing equipment failures, improving tool uptime, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance equipment performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair semiconductor manufacturing equipment to identify root causes of failures.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) in accordance with established procedures and maintenance schedules.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment performance, and operational data accurately in tracking systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams to improve equipment performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Increase equipment uptime and availability while reducing preventive maintenance cycle times and wafer scrap.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in training and certifying maintenance team members.
• Follow established cleanroom protocols, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Work independently and collaboratively to resolve technical issues in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience, preferably in vacuum, photolithography, or wet processing/plating technologies.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Solid understanding of equipment failure analysis and root cause problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of control systems and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with equipment tracking systems.
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.

Preferred Technical Experience:

Experience with one or more of the following semiconductor equipment technologies and platforms:

• Vacuum Systems: PVD, CVD, sputtering equipment, including Balzers, Veeco, and Anelva.
• Deposition / Ion Mill: Veeco IBE, DLC 350, RF350, and RF240.
• Etch Systems: Asher, Hitachi, and Matrix.
• Wet Processing: NiFe and MLO plating, SRD, NMT, resist stripping, and chemical etching.
• CMP Equipment: Ebara, Strausbaugh, and Disco.
• Photolithography / Metrology: ASML, TEL, Canon, Nikon, KLA, and FEI SEM.

Education and Background:

The following qualifications are highly preferred:

• Technical degree in Electronics or a related field.
• Military technical training in electronics or mechanical systems.
• ASE certification.
• Experience working in semiconductor manufacturing environments, including integrated circuits (ICs), disk manufacturing, solar, or related industries.