Semiconductor Equipment Engineer — Debug, Maintain, Improve

Socket.dev; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in Leominster, MA is seeking an Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain back-end semiconductor assembly equipment and related systems on-site. You will lead safety practices, support production changeovers, and perform routine PM tasks to maximize uptime.

The role requires 2–3 years toward a BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, plus hands-on tool experience and PLC/sensor understanding.

Qualifications

• Education: 2–3 years progress toward a BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Materials Science.
• Hands-on familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes, hand/power tools, and basic CAD or schematic reading.
• Basic understanding of PLCs, sensors, actuators, and electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and root-cause analysis ability in lab or shop environments.
• Able to work independently, follow detailed work instructions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of shop safety practices and willingness to follow lockout/tagout and EHS policies.
• Clear verbal and written communication for reporting issues and documenting repairs.
• US citizen or permanent resident required for export-controlled documentation access.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair back-end semiconductor assembly equipment and peripheral systems.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions, follow lockout/tagout and EHS procedures, promote safety on the shop floor.
• Assist production teams with equipment setup, changeovers, and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and component replacements to maintain uptime.
• Support kaizen/Lean initiatives to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and yield.
• Record maintenance actions, log fault data, and support basic analysis to guide corrective actions.
• Execute assigned tasks with minimal supervision and escalate complex issues to senior engineers.

Education

Some college coursework toward BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Hand tools

Power tools

CAD / schematic reading

Job description

Infineon Technologies in Leominster, MA is seeking an Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain back-end semiconductor assembly equipment and related systems on-site. You will lead safety practices, support production changeovers, and perform routine PM tasks to maximize uptime.

The role requires 2–3 years toward a BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, plus hands-on tool experience and PLC/sensor understanding.