Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician

An aerospace client is looking for a Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician who will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of front-end and back-end semiconductor equipment.

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Onsite)
Position: Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician
Pay Rate: $21.68/hr. on W2
Duration: 6 months or longer
Schedule: (3/10) Weekend Shift (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
Shift: 1st Shift

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizenship is required.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
  

About our client:
Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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