What are the responsibilities and job description for the Semiconductor Technician position at First-Tek Inc?
WORK SHIFT: 1st Shift (3/10) Weekend Shift (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
TRAVEL: No
Description
A major aerospace company is looking for a Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician for their Semiconductor Fab.
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 for Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician:
- 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 for Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician:
- 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.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25
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