Equipment Technician

Orion Talent; Town of Marcy (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to support a 24/7 semiconductor fabrication operation during night shifts. You will be responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting and maintenance on complex equipment while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance tool reliability. Candidates should have an AAS in Electronics Technology and a strong aptitude for electro-mechanical troubleshooting for this challenging role in a precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing or high-reliability environments.
• Ability to work independently on 12-hour night shifts in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electro-mechanical troubleshooting on semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Execute corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and follow established SOPs.

Skills

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Technical instruction interpretation

Education

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Electronics Technology

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to support a 24/7 semiconductor fabrication operation on Front End Nights. This role is ideal for technicians who excel in high-reliability, precision manufacturing environments and are comfortable working independently while supporting advanced, automated equipment.

As a key technical resource on night shift, you will partner closely with process engineers and operations teams to diagnose complex equipment issues, execute maintenance activities, and drive sustained tool uptime and process stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electro-mechanical troubleshooting on semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Execute corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance with minimal supervision
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble complex equipment using OEM manuals, schematics, and blueprints
• Utilize diagnostic and test equipment to verify performance and identify failure trends
• Collaborate with process engineering to understand equipment-process interactions and operating limits
• Modify or adjust equipment to improve uptime, reliability, and overall performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and share best practices across shifts
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and follow established SOPs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Electronics Technology or equivalent military electronics training
• 3+ years of equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing or high-reliability environments
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical instructions, schematics, blueprints, and manuals
• Demonstrated electro-mechanical troubleshooting expertise
• Ability to work independently on 12-hour night shifts in a 24/7 operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior semiconductor fabrication or cleanroom manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting complex, automated, or highly specialized manufacturing equipment
• Background in high-reliability or regulated production environments
• Experience as a senior technician, tool owner, or technical lead
• Strong collaboration experience with process engineering teams