Equipment Technician

Micross; Few (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

401k match

Paid leave

Vacation

Holidays

Tuition assistance

529 College Savings

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Micross is seeking a full-time ISV Technical Maintenance Technician in Durham, NC. The role involves hands-on maintenance and repair of BEOL semiconductor processing equipment, including photolithography, etching, deposition, and electroplating systems, within a dynamic R&D and production environment.

The ideal candidate will have a background in maintenance of semiconductor processing tools, experience with vacuum technology, RF electronics, and electro-mechanical repair, and be willing to

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.
• 2- or 4-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of job experience is a plus.
• Experience with semiconductor process technologies.
• Willingness to perform hands-on mechanical work.
• Knowledge of wafer processing equipment and cleanroom environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on BEOL equipment.
• Support photolithography, etching, deposition, and electroplating equipment.
• Organize work areas and inventory spares.
• Ensure safety policies and ITAR compliance.

Skills

Hands-on mechanics

Lab skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Excel tables

MS Office

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Full Time- ISV Technical Durham, NC, US

This position will support a variety of semiconductor processes in a dynamic and rapidly changing research and development environment that also includes commercial production. Tasks will include support of our Class 100 and class 1000 back end of line (BEOL) semiconductor processing cleanrooms. The process technologies to be supported include photolithography, etching (wet and dry), thin-film deposition and electroplating. Process equipment supported, includes: dry and wet etchers, electroplating systems, PVD, photolithography coat/dev/exp, and metrology systems. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, tool upgrades, tool repairs and equipment installation.

For more than 40 years, Micross extensive hi-reliability capabilities have served the global Aerospace & Defense, Space, Energy, Medical, Industrial and Fabless Semiconductor markets. Micross possesses the sourcing, packaging, assembly, engineering, test and logistics expertise needed to support an application throughout its entire program cycle.

The ideal candidate will have a broad background in maintenance and repair of semiconductor processing equipment, and be willing and eager to learn and to support both new and existing process technologies. Experience with vacuum technology, electronics (including RF), and electro-mechanical repair is desirable.

• Hands‑on equipment maintenance in a BEOL facility
• Participate and execute periodic maintenance events for equipment and facilities
• Organize work areas and inventory spares
• Must have the ability to climb steps and ladders, bend, stoop, push pull and lift up-to fifty (50) pounds on a routine basis
• Employ standard troubleshooting protocols

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices and procedures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• US citizenship or permanent resident alien status is required.
• 2 or 4 year technical degree or equivalent experience is desirable
• 5+ years of job experience a plus.
• Experience with semiconductor process technologies.
• Willingness and ability to complete hands‑on, mechanical work.
• Knowledge of wafer processing equipment, with experience working in a cleanroom environment is a plus.

Job Skills:

• Excellent hands‑on mechanical and lab skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Should be able to collect and summarize information in EXCEL tables
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

The ideal candidate will have a broad background in maintenance and repair of semiconductor processing equipment, and be willing and eager to learn and to support both new and existing process technologies. Experience with vacuum technology, electronics (including RF), and electro-mechanical repair is desirable.

At Micross, our Core Values of integrity, communication, teamwork, quality and execution, self‑discipline and accountability are cultivated throughout all levels of the organization. Micross provides a challenging and enjoyable workplace for members and supports the needs of the community.

• medical
• HSA and FSA plans
• dental
• vision
• company paid basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with employer match
• paid leave
• vacation
• holidays
• generous tuition assistance
• 529 College Savings
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• and a range of well‑being programs available