Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician 1

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. seeks a Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician 1 in Manhattan Beach, CA to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of front-end and back-end semiconductor equipment in a research-driven environment.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and control issues, coordinate with process engineers and tool owners, log maintenance in internal systems, and support tool installations and upgrades.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of equipment maintenance or technical trade experience.
• Ability to read schematics, manuals and drawings.
• Familiarity with vacuum pumps, gas systems, and cleanroom operations.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to work independently in a research-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of front-end and back-end semiconductor equipment (e.g., steppers, evaporators, sputters, implanters, etchers, coaters/developers, and dicing saws).
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and basic software/control issues across legacy and custom tools.
• Partner with process engineers, researchers, and tool owners to rapidly diagnose and resolve equipment problems in a dynamic Production/R&D setting.
• Log maintenance activities, downtime events, and parts usage in internal tracking systems.
• Support tool installations, decommissioning, and upgrades, including coordination with vendors and facilities teams.
• Maintain and order critical spares, consumables, and safety components.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and ensure tools meet safety, cleanliness, and calibration standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance tool uptime, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve user satisfaction.

Skills

2+ years equipment maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics manuals drawings

Vacuum pumps and gas systems

Cleanroom operations

Independent work in research env

U.S. citizen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training in Mechatronics/Electronics

Accredited school

Tools

Legacy semiconductor tools

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician 1 for a contract opportunity in Manhattan Beach, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in equipment maintenance or technical trade.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with vacuum pumps, gas systems, and cleanroom operations.
• Comfortable working independently in a research-driven environment with frequent tool changeovers.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• We are looking for a Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician for our Semiconductor Fab.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of front-end and back-end semiconductor equipment (e.g., steppers, evaporators, sputters, implanters, etchers, coaters/developers, and dicing saws).
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and basic software/control issues across legacy and custom tools.
• Partner with process engineers, researchers, and tool owners to rapidly diagnose and resolve equipment problems in a dynamic Production/R&D setting.
• Log maintenance activities, downtime events, and parts usage in internal tracking systems.
• Support tool installations, decommissioning, and upgrades, including coordination with vendors and facilities teams.
• Maintain and order critical spares, consumables, and safety components.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and ensure tools meet safety, cleanliness, and calibration standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance tool uptime, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve user satisfaction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Associate degree or technical training in Mechatronics, Electronics, or related field.
• Experience with legacy semiconductor tools, including both wet and dry processes.
• Exposure to low-volume, high-mix R&D or prototyping environments.
• Basic understanding of process flows across front-end and back-end semiconductor fabrication.
• Familiarity with safety protocols related to gases, chemicals, and high voltage equipment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

9/80 workweek.