Manufacturing Equipment Technician (MTE) - Day Shift - Shift 5

Intel Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Technician for Day Shift (Shift 5) to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced semiconductor equipment in a fast-paced cleanroom. The role focuses on wet chemistry, plating, and high-vacuum toolsets with cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring strong electrical and mechanical repair skills, relevant degrees or equivalent experience, and the ability to lift 25 lb and climb ladders as part of daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent maintenance experience.
• 2.5+ years of Equipment Maintenance Experience or 3+ years of Technical Experience or 4+ years of Field Service Engineer-level semiconductor maintenance experience or Military Technical Experience.
• This position requires lifting 25 pounds 1-2 times per shift and climbing ladders 1-3 times per shift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair non-functioning semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct routine setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance on wet chemistry, plating, and dry high-vacuum toolsets.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and operating manuals to assemble or dismantle hardware.
• Systematically document all maintenance events, repairs, findings, and parts usage in tracking databases.
• Partner with engineering, process, and support teams to conduct root-cause analyses, reduce equipment downtime, and implement yield improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Data-driven decisions

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Associate in technical field

High school diploma + maintenance exp

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Job description

Job Details

Job Description

Intel Corporation is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, designing and manufacturing the vital technologies that power our connected world. Within Intel, the Advanced Packaging Technology Development - Substrate and Wafer Assembly (ATPD: SWA) team is at the cutting edge of micro processing evolution. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of leading-edge, cost-effective substrate packaging solutions, enabling the next generation of high-performance computing.

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Technician (MTE) - Day Shift - Shift 5 to join our cleanroom operations in Arizona. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing the advanced machinery that makes our microchip packaging possible. Working under general supervision in a fast-paced R&D and production cleanroom, you will support state-of-the-art wet chemistry, plating, and dry high-vacuum toolsets, driving continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

Shift Information

This role operates on Shift 5: 6:00 AM - 6:18 PM on an alternating weekly schedule: Sun-Tues and alternating Wednesday days.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Perform complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to diagnose and repair non-functioning semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Maintenance & Calibration: Conduct routine setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance on high-tech wet chemistry, plating, and dry high-vacuum toolsets.
• Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and operating manuals to assemble or dismantle hardware.
• Documentation & Compliance: Systematically document all maintenance events, repairs, findings, and parts usage in tracking databases.
• Collaborative Optimization: Partner with engineering, process, and support teams to conduct root-cause analyses, reduce equipment downtime, and implement yield improvement initiatives.

As a Successful Candidate, You Will Bring

• Strong Judgment & Initiative: Proactively makes data-driven decisions and resolves nonstandard equipment and process anomalies.
• Adaptable & Resilient: Thrives under minimal supervision in a fast-paced, rapidly shifting manufacturing environment.
• Team-Oriented & Self-Motivated: Strong individual ownership of tasks balanced with a dedication to collaborative team goals.
• Multitasking Agility: Welcomes the opportunity to manage multiple toolsets and priorities concurrently.
• Analytical Problem Solver: Logical mindset geared toward systematic troubleshooting and interpretation of equipment logs.
• Effective Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with peers, engineers, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience would be obtained through a combination of prior education level classes, and current level school classes, projects, research and relevant previous job and/or internship experience. This Position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or
• Associate degree in a technical field or
• High School Diploma/GED with: 2.5+ years of Equipment Maintenance Experience or 3+ years of Technical Experience or 4+ years of Field Service Engineer-level semiconductor maintenance experience or Military Technical Experience.

This position requires: Lift 25-pound parts 1-2 times per-shift (on average) Climb and perform work on ladders 1-3 times per shift (on average) Standing and walking for up to 80% of the workday.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience: Troubleshooting, installation, repair, and operation of electronics equipment, wafer fabrication tools, or assembly/test tools.
• Working with wet chemistry, plating, and/or dry high-vacuum equipment in a manufacturing or RD environment.
• Use of electrical and/or mechanical measuring devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, and micrometers.
• Use of torque wrenches and other standard hand tools.
• Reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Working on and repairing mechanical and/or electrical equipment systems in a manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial environment.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 5 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, na