Intermediate Semiconductor Technical Product Support Engineer

Yoh Idibu; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Saving Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll

Employee Discount Programs

Referral Bonus Programs

Health Savings Account (HSA)

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certification and training opportunit…

Job summary

Yoh is seeking an Intermediate Semiconductor Technical Product Support Engineer for a 12-month contract to hire in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on reliability testing, data logging, and root cause analysis to support semiconductor equipment operations.

You will assist with automation verification, robot and EFEM setup, and troubleshooting across engineering teams, while adhering to safety and cleanroom protocols. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position in a fab environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor equipment and reliability testing.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards and factory automation concepts is a plus.
• Ability to log data and analyze trends to support quality decisions.
• Experience with root cause analysis methods (8D, 5-Why) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support reliability tests such as marathon/cycle runs, burn-in, and qualification activities with setup, monitoring and documentation.
• Track and log failures, alarms and abnormal events, and maintain failure records in the issue tracking system.
• Assist with root cause analysis by gathering evidence, logs, photos and part history; help prepare QA/QC documentation.
• Support installation, setup and training of robots, EFEMs, load ports, and aligners per procedures.
• Run automation verification tests and record results for wafer transfer cycles and handoff checks.
• Troubleshoot automation issues by collecting alarm codes, logs and sensor data; coordinate with engineering teams.
• Maintain automation procedures, teaching records, backups and change logs.
• Follow safety, ESD and cleanroom protocols during equipment work.

Skills

Solid interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to quickly adapt to change

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SEMI standards (E84, E87, E10)

SECS/GEM communication

VBA

Power BI

8D, FMEA, SPC

Job description

Intermediate Semiconductor Technical Product Support Engineer needed for a 12-month contract to hire opportunity with Yoh’s client located in Santa Clara, California.

Pay Rate: $40- $45 per hour

Shift available-8 hour day shift Monday-Friday 8Am-5PM

The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to change

What You Will Be Doing:

• Support reliability tests such as marathon/cycle runs, burn-in, and qualification activities, including setup, monitoring, and documentation.
• Track and log failures, alarms, and abnormal events, and help maintain failure records in the issue tracking system.
• Assist with root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) by gathering evidence, logs, photos, and part history.Help prepare and update Q&R documentation, including test plans, test reports, checklists, and corrective action records.
• Support installation, setup, and teaching robots, EFEMs, load ports, and aligners according to procedures.
• Run automation verification tests such as wafer transfer cycles, positional repeatability, and handoff checks, and record the results.
• Help troubleshoot automation issues by collecting alarm codes, communication logs, and sensor data, and coordinating with internal engineering teams.
• Help write and maintain automation procedures, teaching records, parameter backups, and changing logs
• Follow all safety, ESD, and cleanroom protocols during equipment work.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Exp : 3- 5 Years
• Education: Bachelor's Degree

Bonus Points! Otherwise Known As Preferred Qualifications: Preferred :

• Experience with semiconductor equipment
• Familiarity with SEMI standards (e.g., E84, E87, E10) and SECS/GEM communication.
• Scripting or automation skills for data handling (VBA, or Power BI).
• Exposure to quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, and Pareto analysis.
• Prior cleanroom experience in a semiconductor fab or equipment environment.
• Experience working directly with equipment suppliers or field service teams Functional knowledge: Demonstrate depth of expertise in mechanical and electrical, and system discipline.
• Possess general knowledge of hardware and software to perform hands on activities on equipment.
• Problem Solving: Solve complex problems; exercise judgment based on assessment of technical analysis, risk, business impact.Interpersonal skill: Communicates difficult technical and non-technical concept with internal and external parties. Japanese or Vietnamese proficiency ishelpful

What’s In It For You?

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Certification and training opportunities

Estimated Min Rate: $40.00

Estimated Max Rate: $45.00

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