Facilities Engineer-Semiconductor

Akkodis; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Akkodis seeks a Lead Maintenance Equipment Engineer to troubleshoot and repair semiconductor tools in a high- pace cleanroom. The role prioritizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals while owning maintenance of legacy systems and PLC-based equipment.

You will lead repairs, mentor technicians, coordinate with OEMs, manage preventive maintenance across around 200 systems, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering to improve uptime and performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance experience with semiconductor equipment, including legacy tools.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical/electronic/mechanical systems.
• Experience with PLCs and robotics, controllers, RF generators, lasers, vacuum systems, and gas/chemical delivery.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Highly organized, team-oriented, and able to lead and direct others.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot semiconductor equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead repairs or direct others in executing solutions.
• Serve as technical expert on maintenance of semiconductor tools (Diffusion/CVD, RIE, Lithography, PVD, Wets, etc.).
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering, providing updates on performance, downtime, and schedules.
• Act as primary contact for equipment OEMs and parts vendors.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and minor redesigns to prevent future breakdowns.
• Lead and mentor technical team members and manage spare parts inventory.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

AAS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical field

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Maximo

Excel

JMP

Job description

The Lead Maintenance Equipment Engineer will troubleshoot and repair failures in semiconductor tools supporting microelectronics cleanroom operations. The role requires timely business-critical decisions to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

Duartion: 12+ Months

Work Type: Onsite

Rate Range: $50/hour on W2 to $60/hour on W2;The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot semiconductor equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

• Perform repairs or lead others in executing solutions.
• Become the technical expert on maintenance of semiconductor tools, including Diffusion/CVD, RIE, Lithography, PVD, Wets, and ancillary equipment.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Engineering teams, providing updates on equipment performance, critical repair schedules, and downtime metrics.
• Act as the primary contact for equipment OEMs and parts vendors.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and minor redesigns to prevent future breakdowns, especially on legacy systems.
• Lead and mentor technical team members, assigning priorities and demonstrating repairs.
• Schedule and lead preventive maintenance to optimize equipment uptime and performance.
• Manage spare parts inventory and anticipate needed parts.
• Work with skilled trades for tool repairs, installations, and decommissioning.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S).
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating expenses and improve system capabilities.
• Engage actively in safety initiatives and maintain cleanroom protocol compliance.
• Flexible start time (7-8 am), with possible on-call duties for emergencies.

Required Qualifications

AAS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical field.

• 10+ years of maintenance experience with semiconductor equipment, especially legacy tools and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of hand and power tools, software, and machine applications. Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Experience with PLCs and component-level troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems including robotics, controllers, DC power supplies, RF generators, lasers, vacuum systems, gas and chemical delivery.
• Proven interpersonal skills and clear communication.
• Highly organized, team-oriented, and able to lead and direct others.

Desired Qualifications

BS Degree in Engineering.

• 15+ years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience.
• Industry-relevant experience, ideally with large semiconductor companies and cleanroom tools.
• Familiarity with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and quality systems.
• Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems, electronic repairs (preferably 50/50 mechanical/electrical).
• Mid to late-career professionals with hands-on experience in similar environments.

Additional Job Details and Requirements

Equipment and Systems Focus: About 40 critical pieces of machinery, with 8-10 currently down; managing a total of around 200 systems.

• Vendor Engagement: Responsible for finding parts, scheduling vendors, troubleshooting with vendors, and building vendor relationships.
• Equipment Investment: Evaluate how much to invest in new equipment and drive equipment performance improvements.
• Facilities Management: Support maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory control.
• ERP and Documentation: Use IA Office and Maximo for documentation and maintenance management.
• Data Analysis: Utilize Excel and JMP for data analysis related to equipment performance.
• Leadership: Provide guidance and support to repair teams, pitching in as needed.
• Cleanroom Environment: Majority of work performed in a cleanroom, requiring strict compliance with protocols and garmenting.
• Flexible start times (7-8 am), with openness to occasional on-call emergency support.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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