Semiconductor Vacuum and Tool Service Engineer

Torrey Holistics; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EBARA is seeking a Semiconductor Vacuum and Tool Service Engineer in Bloomington, MN to perform onsite and center-based maintenance, troubleshooting, and installations of semiconductor tools. You will document downtime, parts usage, and service hours while following strict safety protocols.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, and strong communication with customers. Candidates should have 4–6 years in semiconductor support and a background in electronics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or AS in Electronics or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years in semiconductor manufacturing/support preferred.
• Basic electronics training or certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and service-center support across PMs, repairs, consumable swaps, installations, and tool startups.
• Use manuals and technical docs to identify root causes of failures.
• Record PM activity, downtime, issues, and hours; produce reports for customer systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance independently with minimal oversight.
• Order parts, alert customers/management when replacements are needed; repair/replace defective assemblies and verify recovery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hardware, software, and system faults using checklists and protocols.
• Maintain accurate parts usage and transaction records.
• Communicate status, plans, and timelines to customers; escalate when needed.
• Uphold EBARA safety policies and complete mandated safety training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Schematics interpretation

Customer relations

Teamwork and professionalism

Pressure management

Education

High School diploma or AS in Electronics or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Job description

Semiconductor Vacuum and Tool Service Engineer

Ready to be the expert customers call when uptime matters most? Step into a role where precision maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and rock-solid documentation keep advanced fab tools running at peak performance.

Core responsibilities

• Deliver onsite and service-center support across: contracted PMs, emergency/unscheduled repairs, consumable swaps, installations, and tool start-ups.
• Leverage operation manuals and technical documentation to identify and resolve root causes of failures.
• Capture detailed records of PM activities, downtime, issues, and hours; produce reports supporting product movement and on-site service justification in the customer’s systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance independently with minimal oversight.
• Order and expedite parts; alert customers and/or management when replacements are needed; repair/replace defective assemblies and validate system recovery.
• Systematically troubleshoot mechanical, hardware, software, and system faults using approved checklists and protocols.
• Apply Finesse training to maintain accurate parts usage and transaction tracking.
• Communicate status, action plans, and timelines directly to customers; escal
• Uphold EBARA safety policies and complete all mandated safety training; maintain a clean, compliant workspace aligned with EBARA and customer standards.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Required capabilities

• Lift 35 lbs. unassisted (floor to waist).
• Interpret and work from electrical/mechanical schematics and diagrams.
• Operate equipment and tooling essential to the role’s core functions.
• Perform in a diverse, fast-paced, and demanding environment.
• Carry out duties without creating risk to self, others, or property.
• Meet EBARA attendance and punctuality expectations.
• Manage pressure and competing deadlines while maintaining teamwork and professionalism.
• If respirator use is required, pass annual fit testing and medical clearance.

Education

• High School diploma or AS in Electronics, or completion of an accredited basic electronics program, or equivalent experience.

Preferred experience

• 4–6 years related experience, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing/support.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude; familiarity with semiconductor and/or vacuum technology principles.
• Strong customer relations track record.

Technical toolkit

• Component-level troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative relationship-building with teams and customers.
• Detail orientation and quality focus.
• Ability to verify a clean driving record when servicing offsite customers.