Lead Field Service Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment

JST; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Job summary

JST in North Carolina seeks an experienced technician to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex semiconductor wet processing equipment issues. You will lead system integration, startup, commissioning, and qualification of high-precision automated wet bench systems, providing expert technical consultation to customers.

You’ll interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and drawings, develop solutions for modifications and process improvements, and ensure performance aligns with SEMI standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Science degree or Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering/science fields, or equivalent combination with 5+ years in semiconductor equipment/automation.
• Experience with semiconductor processing equipment, PLCs, or automated systems is preferred.
• Certifications or specialized training in relevant technical areas are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex system failures using advanced diagnostic techniques and engineering principles.
• Interpret specifications, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and drawings to diagnose non-routine problems.
• Apply engineering knowledge to develop innovative solutions for equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Lead startup and qualification of complex automated wet bench systems worth 500K-5M+.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems using ladder logic and advanced control algorithms.
• Validate system performance against SEMI standards and customer specifications.
• Serve as primary technical consultant to customers on equipment operation and optimization.
• Provide recommendations on equipment upgrades, retrofits, and process improvements.
• Create technical reports analyzing equipment performance and recommending design improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve product design based on field insights.
• Perform point-to-point wiring and soldering according to engineering specifications.
• Assemble and bundle electrical wiring with proper labeling.
• Install and assemble valves, fittings, and plumbing components for leak-tight connections.
• Weld various plastics including PVC-C, PVDF, and Halar using specialized techniques.
• Identify and work with relays, controllers, switches, motors, pumps, drives.
• Operate power tools safely including drill motors, soldering equipment, multi-meters, crimpers, stud weld guns.
• Maintain clear communication channels between customers and factory personnel.
• Document all service activities, schematic changes, and blueprint modifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

P&IDs interpretation

PLCs

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Education

Associate Science degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related technical field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Mathematics, Chemistry, or related scientific field

Equivalent combination of specialized technical education and extensive field experience in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, or precision manufacturing (minimum 5 years)

Tools

Ladder logic

Multi-meters

Crimpers

Stud weld guns

Soldering equipment

Job description

JST in North Carolina seeks an experienced technician to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex semiconductor wet processing equipment issues. You will lead system integration, startup, commissioning, and qualification of high-precision automated wet bench systems, providing expert technical consultation to customers.

You’ll interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and drawings, develop solutions for modifications and process improvements, and ensure performance aligns with SEMI standards.