Plasma Equipment Technician - D Shift RFAB

Texas Instruments; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is hiring an Equipment Technician to conduct maintenance and repairs on semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Richardson, Texas. The ideal candidate should have semiconductor or military experience and be flexible for day or night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

This role involves improving system performance, troubleshooting various systems, and participating in data analysis to ensure optimal equipment functionality. Strong mechanical and analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• 2 years of semiconductor experience or 5 years of non-semiconductor/military experience.
• Ability to work a 12-hour compressed work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Improve system performance to meet process requirements.
• Coordinate supplier service and repairs.

Skills

Vacuum systems troubleshooting

RF systems troubleshooting

Gas delivery systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical proficiency

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Digital multi-meter

Job description

Job Description

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Texas Instruments is looking for a skilled Equipment Technician to join our team. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, equipment improvements, equipment upgrades, and equipment installation. You will interface and communicate with engineering and manufacturing groups across the fab to ensure all issues are solved appropriately and efficiently. This role is for the Plasma module within RFAB.

Responsibilities include:

• Improve system performance to achieve process requirements and eliminate repetitive downs
• Monitor and analyze all related data to improve and maintain tool performance and address all tool related issues
• Coordinate supplier service and repairs where needed
• Prepare the technical report and summary findings and recommending solutions to technical problems

Qualifications

18 years of age or older

One of the following:

2 years of semiconductor experience as Technician OR

5 years of non-semiconductor/military Technician experience

Ability to work 12 hour compressed work schedule

Flexible to work day or night shift that will include one weekend shift and holidays

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficiency with vacuum systems and troubleshooting
  • Vacuum pump operation, leak detection and He leak checking, pressure control systems (gauges, controllers, etc)
• Proficiency with RF systems and troubleshooting
  • RF generator operation, forward & reflected power analysis, RF cable and connector maintenance, etc.
• Proficiency with gas delivery systems and troubleshooting
  • MFCs, gas boxes, pneumatic valves, etc.
• Proficiency with electrical systems and troubleshooting
  • Ability to read & interpret toolset schematics, digital multi-meter proficiency, power/sensor/motor diagnostics, PLC familiarity, robot & robot controller troubleshooting
• Familiar with plasma etch processes and wafer handling procedures
• Mechanical proficiency
  • Ability to disassemble and reassemble in a 5S'd, logical, organized manner - follow BKMs where applicable
  • Familiarity with hand tools, seal and o-ring replacement, alignments, etc.
• Ability to lift and move materials, equipment, and components weighing up to 50lbs
• Self-driven with ability to identify and resolve issues to improve equipment performance
• Excellent organizational, teaming and troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationship
• Experience with 300mm semiconductor manufacturing equipment, ideally with several key OEMs - AMAT, LAM and TEL

Job Info

• Job Identification 25011214
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 06/24/2026, 05:35 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Locations RFAB 300 W Renner Rd, Richardson, TX, 75080, US
• Shift/Work Schedule D
• ECL/GTC Required Yes

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.