What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Technician position at IQE?
2-2-3 : 12 hour shift
Our Story
IQE is the leading supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions to the global semiconductor industry. IQE is essential to technology growth markets, as the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundry with a global footprint and proven ability to manufacture at scale.
Purpose of the role
The Equipment Maintenance Technician performs all preventive maintenance and repair activities on
Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) systems and related components. Also, the technician performs preventive
maintenance and repair activities on wafer characterization equipment and reports findings to the
Equipment Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs basic troubleshooting and repair of MBE systems.
- Learns and performs basic scheduled preventative maintenance on characterization equipment.
- Maintains a general knowledge of all activities undertaken during the preventive maintenance and repair processes.
- Works directly with a Senior Technician to become trained and certified on equipment and procedures.
- Performs tasks under supervision of senior technicians.
- Good attention to detail.
- Responsible for the upkeep and administration of spare parts and tools inventories relating to MBE equipment maintenance.
- Responsible for testing work instructions, checklists, and procedures related to MBE systems and related components.
- Participates in IQE NC Emergency Response Team.
- Performs other duties and functions as require
Requirements
Qualifications / Essential Skills
- Associates degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Benefits
All our employees benefit from:
- Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs)
- Professional Development and career pathways
- Discretionary Bonus plans
- Comprehensive health insurance offering medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage.
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance.
- Long service awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years
- Hybrid and flexible working (role dependent)
- Values-based recognition awards
- Employee Assistance Program (Free family, legal, financial and counselling support 24/7 Access)
- Access to workplace Mental Health First Aiders/wellbeing rooms
- 401k Plan with company match of up to 50% on the first 6% of the employee's contributions
IQE is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin.