Equipment Technician 3, Diffusion & Wet Sink (Nights)

Analog Devices; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Holidays and sick time

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Beaverton, OR seeks an experienced Equipment Technician 3 to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve diffusion furnaces and wet sink equipment in a cleanroom environment. Night shift/3rd shift, Sun-Tues with alternating Wed.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, SPC, and cross-team collaboration. The candidate will document findings, mentor junior technicians, and drive uptime improvements while adhering to 5S and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related technical/military experience.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining semiconductor processing equipment, including diffusion furnaces and/or linear wet sinks.
• Experience with tools such as Akrion, JST or similar linear batch process wet sinks, ASM A400 Classic, ASM DUO, and TEL Alpha-8 SE/SEi furnaces, (preferred).
• Strong understanding of electronic, pneumatic, robotic, and vacuum systems with component level troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret schematics and utilize diagnostic tools such as DVMs and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent communication, time management, and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted; heavier lifting with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Follow all cleanroom, safety, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Monitor and assess equipment performance within the assigned module.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and diagnostic maintenance with emphasis on root cause resolution.
• Develop and execute model-based troubleshooting plans for extended tool downtime.
• Analyze tool performance data, identify trends, and execute improvement activities.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to evaluate tool health and detect process deviations.
• Maintain an organized workspace following 5S principles.
• Accurately document maintenance work, findings, and system updates.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Support initiatives that improve uptime, reduce long downs, and lower cost of ownership.

Skills

Electronics

Pneumatic systems

Robotics

Vacuum systems

Schematics interpretation

Diagnostic tools (DVMs, oscilloscopes)

Communication

Attention to detail

Lifting capability 35 lbs

Education

Associate degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related technical/military experience

Tools

Akrion

JST

ASM A400 Classic

ASM DUO

TEL Alpha-8 SE/SEi furnaces

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

We are seeking an experienced Equipment Technician 3 to support semiconductor wafer fabrication operations in a cleanroom environment. In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the performance of diffusion furnaces and wet sink equipment to ensure high availability and reliable production output.

Shift : Nights, Front Half (Sun-Tues alt Wed)

Responsibilities

• Follow all cleanroom, safety, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

• Monitor and assess equipment performance within the assigned module.

• Perform preventive, corrective, and diagnostic maintenance with emphasis on root cause resolution.

• Develop and execute model-based troubleshooting plans for extended tool downtime.

• Analyze tool performance data, identify trends, and execute improvement activities.

• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to evaluate tool health and detect process deviations.

• Maintain an organized workspace following 5S principles.

• Accurately document maintenance work, findings, and system updates.

• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

• Support initiatives that improve uptime, reduce long downs, and lower cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related technical/military experience.

• 5+ years of experience maintaining semiconductor processing equipment, including diffusion furnaces and/or linear wet sinks.

• Experience with tools such as Akrion, JST or similar linear batch process wet sinks, ASM A400 Classic, ASM DUO, and TEL Alpha-8 SE/SEi furnaces, (preferred).

• Strong understanding of electronic, pneumatic, robotic, and vacuum systems with component level troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to interpret schematics and utilize diagnostic tools such as DVMs and oscilloscopes.

• Excellent communication, time management, and cross-team collaboration skills.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong follow-through.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted; heavier lifting with assistance.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: No

Shift Type: 3rd Shift/Nights

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $32 to $40.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time , and other benefits.