Semiconductor Lab Equipment Technician — PM, Startup & Safety

TSMC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TSMC Arizona is hiring a Chemical Lab Equipment Technician to support preventive maintenance, calibration, and commissioning of analytical instruments in a leading semiconductor lab. The role emphasizes safety, chemical hygiene, and reliable operation of ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, and DSC.

You will coordinate with Facilities for utilities, inspect lab setups, manage consumables via LIMS, and assist in new lab startup activities while following OSHA, LOTO, CHP, and hazardous materials handling

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with chemical hygiene, chemical safety (OSHA standards), and pressurized utility safety.
• Familiarity with CMMS, LIMS, or MES for maintenance and inventory tracking.
• “Hands-on” lab equipment experience in semiconductor/tech environments.
• Bilingual English and Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Calibration on analytical instruments (ICP-MS, GC-MS, IC, HPLC) for baseline stability and ppt-level sensitivity.
• First-Line Troubleshooting and escalation; document failures and coordinate with vendors for advanced repairs.
• Support lab startup projects, inspect field construction, and coordinate utilities with Facilities and contractors.
• Assist in equipment hookup and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with Facilities teams.
• Maintain inventory records of consumables using LIMS and related systems.
• Adhere to OSHA, LOTO, CHP, and chemical handling safety guidelines.

Skills

Chemical hygiene

OSHA safety

CMMS/LIMS/MES

Analytical instruments

English and Mandarin

Cleanroom/ high-tech env

Education

Associate’s degree in Science

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Tools

ICP-MS

GC-MS

HPLC

IC

DSC

P&ID reading

Job description

TSMC Arizona is hiring a Chemical Lab Equipment Technician to support preventive maintenance, calibration, and commissioning of analytical instruments in a leading semiconductor lab. The role emphasizes safety, chemical hygiene, and reliable operation of ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, and DSC.

You will coordinate with Facilities for utilities, inspect lab setups, manage consumables via LIMS, and assist in new lab startup activities while following OSHA, LOTO, CHP, and hazardous materials handling