Lead Facilities Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment Cleanroom

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

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.