Semiconductor Equipment Technician I – Hands-On Maintenance

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, 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.