Maintenance Equipment Engineer

Akkodis; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is recruiting for a Maintenance Equipment Engineer for an aerospace client in the Niskayuna, NY area. This is an onsite contract role with a pay rate of $45 to $55 per hour, depending on experience and location.

The Lead will troubleshoot and repair semiconductor tool failures supporting microelectronics cleanroom operations. You will address legacy tools, oversee repairs, and coordinate with vendors to ensure parts availability and preventive maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• AAS in mechanical or electrical field required.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience with semiconductor equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems including robotics and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot semiconductor equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform repairs or lead others in executing solutions.
• Be the technical expert on maintenance of semiconductor tools (Diffusion/CVD, RIE, Lithography, PVD, Wets, etc.).
• Lead and mentor technical team members, assign priorities and demonstrate repairs.
• Schedule and lead preventive maintenance to optimize uptime.

Skills

Semiconductor maintenance

Troubleshooting PLCs

Robotics & controls

Education

AAS in mechanical/electrical

BS in engineering

Tools

Robotics

PLC hardware

Job description

Akkodis is recruiting for a Maintenance Equipment Engineer for an aerospace client in the Niskayuna, NY area. This is an onsite contract position with a pay rate for $45 an hour to $55 an hour depending on experience and education and location. The Lead Maintenance Equipment Engineer will troubleshoot and repair failures in semiconductor tools supporting microelectronics cleanroom operations.

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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical field.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience with semiconductor equipment, especially legacy tools and control systems.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience.
• Industry-relevant experience, ideally with large semiconductor companies and cleanroom tools.

Requirements

• 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.
• Cleanroom Environment: Majority of work performed in a cleanroom, requiring strict compliance with protocols and garmenting.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, 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.

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