Semiconductor Maintenance Tech/Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Details:

Job Title: Semiconductor Maintenance Tech/Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Duration: Full-Time Role (Direct Placement)

Job Location: Chandler, AZ (Relocation assistance available for top candidates)

Role Overview

We are hiring Equipment Maintenance Technicians to support high-volume semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role involves performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on advanced semiconductor fabrication equipment across multiple process areas.

Technicians will be responsible for ensuring tool uptime, reliability, and performance while working in a cleanroom environment and collaborating with cross-functional engineering and production teams.

Core Responsibilities

·       Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on semiconductor equipment

·       Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems

·       Diagnose equipment alarms, analyze operational data, and implement corrective actions

·       Execute consumable changes and sustain tool performance

·       Apply root cause analysis to resolve complex equipment issues

·       Follow all cleanroom and safety protocols, including handling hazardous chemicals

·       Maintain accurate documentation and support training activities when required

·       Work collaboratively with internal teams to meet production and reliability goals

Key Skills & Environment

·       Strong understanding of SPC, 5S, and FDC systems

·       Experience in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing (fab environment)

·       Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

·       Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

·       Comfortable working 12-hour shifts in cleanroom conditions

·       Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined spaces

Equipment / Process Areas (Experience in ANY is acceptable)

Diffusion / Furnaces

·       TEL Furnaces (Alpha, WAVES, α-858)

·       SVG Furnaces (VTR, AVP series)

·       TEA Alpha Furnaces

·       Laser scribe and metrology tools

·       EPI experience is a plus

Cleans / Wet Bench Systems

·       Semitool, TEL/FSI, DNS, Akrion systems

·       Wet benches, wafer cleaning tools

·       Screen/Dainippon systems

Photolithography (Photo)

·       ASML Scanners (PAS5500)

·       Canon Steppers

·       TEL Tracks (ACT8, MARK7)

·       KLA Metrology (SEM, Overlay tools)

Machine Shop / Fabrication

·       Machine Shop / Fabrication

·       Welders

·       Drill Presses, Band & Table Saws

·       Routers, Shears & Notchers

·       Hardinge & Enco Lathes

·       Bridgeport Mills

·       Manual & Hydraulic Presses

·       Grinders / Sanders

·       Tooling Repair Kits (Helicoils, Dies, Taps)

Basic Qualifications

Associate degree (AA/AS/AAS) in Electronics, Mechanical, or related field OR equivalent experience. Military technical training or hands-on semiconductor experience is highly valued.

What Makes a Strong Candidate

Experience on any of the above toolsets or similar OEM platforms (AMAT, Lam, TEL, ASML, KLA, etc.)

Background in semiconductor equipment maintenance (any module)

Ability to quickly adapt across different process areas

Why This Role

Opportunity to work across multiple semiconductor modules

Exposure to a wide range of advanced fabrication tools

Strong career growth within a leading semiconductor environment

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”