On-site Semiconductor Lab Equipment Technician

TSMC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

TSMC Arizona seeks a Chemical Lab Equipment Technician to maintain and calibrate analytical instruments, support lab startup, and ensure safety compliance in a high‑tech semiconductor environment.

The role involves field inspections, coordination with Facilities, and instrument hookups. Education includes A.A.S. or BS in a science field, with English/Mandarin skills preferred. On‑site work in Phoenix, AZ with industry‑leading safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with chemical hygiene, chemical safety (OSHA standards), and pressurized utility safety.
• Familiarity with computerized systems (CMMS, LIMS, or MES) for maintenance and inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration on analytical instruments (ICP-MS, GC-MS, Ion Chromatography) to ensure baseline stability and ppt-level detection.
• Diagnose and resolve basic to intermediate equipment issues; document failures and escalate to vendors as needed.
• Coordinate lab construction startup activities, inspect field sites, and ensure layouts and utilities meet specs.
• Assist in instrument hookup, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with Facilities and vendors.
• Track consumables and spare parts using LIMS/CMMS; maintain inventory accuracy.
• Adhere to OSHA, LOTO, CHP and chemical handling safety policies.

Skills

Chemical safety

OSHA standards

Maintenance coordination

Field inspection

Equipment troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Bilingual English & Mandarin

Education

AA/S or BS in Science

Fresh graduates with equipment experience welcome

Tools

CMMS

LIMS

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

TSMC Arizona seeks a Chemical Lab Equipment Technician to maintain and calibrate analytical instruments, support lab startup, and ensure safety compliance in a high‑tech semiconductor environment.

The role involves field inspections, coordination with Facilities, and instrument hookups. Education includes A.A.S. or BS in a science field, with English/Mandarin skills preferred. On‑site work in Phoenix, AZ with industry‑leading safety standards.