Manufacturing Equipment Technician - Compress Nights

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Technician for the Lowell semiconductor fab on compressed night shifts (12 hours, 6pm–6am). You will perform repair, maintenance, and continuous improvement across multiple processing areas and collaborate with Engineering to commission new equipment.

The role requires 3+ years in semiconductor fab repair, reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings, and the ability to work in a clean room environment while prioritizing safety and uptime.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in semiconductor fab repair and maintenance, minimum 3 years.
• Technical education preferred in electronics and/or mechanics.
• Must be able to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Executes all aspects of operation, repair, trouble shooting, preventive maintenance, adjustments, rebuilding and modifications to insure proper operation and maximum up-time of various types of processing equipment with little or no supervision.
• Assists Engineering in commissioning of new fabrication equipment.
• Uses various test and diagnostic equipment to trouble-shoot and repair systems.
• Maintains necessary records, reports, written and verbal pass downs, parts inventory-reordering parts.
• Leads or assists in the investigation and resolution of equipment related process problems.
• Proactively drives safe practices within the factory, supports and follows site safety policies.

Skills

Semiconductor repair

Maintenance

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Cleanroom environment

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Education

Technical education preferred in electronics/mechanics

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represent a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Manufacturing Equipment Technician – Compressed Nights

We are currently seeking a mid to senior level equipment repair technician for the Lowell semiconductor fab to perform repair, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities. Coverage areas may include Epi, Diffusion, HiPox, Plasma Deposition, Plasma Etch, Wet Etch, Metal Evaporation, Photolithography, Grind, RF/DC Test, and Metrology depending on experience and aptitude. Coverage in multiple areas is required.

SHIFT

Full-time night shifts, 12hr shift, 6pm – 6am.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday or Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday.

After a period of orientation and training on a 5x8 day-shift schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes all aspects of operation, repair, trouble shooting, preventive maintenance, adjustments, rebuilding and modifications to insure proper operation and maximum up-time of various types of processing equipment with little or no supervision.
• Assists Engineering in commissioning of new fabrication equipment.
• Uses various test and diagnostic equipment to trouble-shoot and repair systems.
• Maintains necessary records, reports, written and verbal pass downs, parts inventory-reordering parts.
• Leads or assists in the investigation and resolution of equipment related process problems.
• Proactively drives safe practices within the factory, supports and follows site safety policies.
• Works in clean room environment wearing clean room garments.
• Self-starter: Independently learns and can be trained by others on the job, manages time by priorities.
• Communicates day to day events, direction, and repairs both written and verbally, through logs and passdowns.
• Excels within a changing environment while working with others in a positive and cooperative manner to meet common goals and objectives in support of production and engineering – customer oriented.
• Positively influences and supports others to succeed in their roles.
• Some travel for external training is required as needed.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, And EDUCATION

• Must have recent experienced in semiconductor fab repair and maintenance, minimum 3 years.
• Technical education preferred in electronics and/or mechanics, may be offset by experience.
• Must be able to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Able to work on multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize issues and tasks according to production needs.
• Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs, works in awkward positions as necessary, walks, stands, or sits for up to 8 hrs.
• Experienced with handling toxic and reactive chemicals and gases common to the semiconductor industry.
• Good written and verbal skills, possesses good keyboard and computer skills.

The Hourly Range for this position is $24– $38 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Benefits:

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.