Job Ref: # 6817179
Date Posted: 11/13/2026
Location: Gresham, OR
Salary (USD): $34 - $40
Description
The Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and qualifying sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing equipment at a high-volume 200 mm wafer fabrication facility.
This position supports manufacturing operations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing complex equipment failures, restoring equipment availability, and maintaining safe, reliable production processes.
Opportunities are available across several technical specialties, including Photolithography, Ion Implant/Epitaxy, Automation and Metrology, Wet/Cleaning, Thin Films/Deposition, and Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP). Specific assignments and experience requirements vary by position.
Entry-level and developing technicians work under technical guidance while gaining equipment-specific experience. Experienced technicians independently troubleshoot complex systems, lead equipment recovery activities, support root cause investigations, improve reliability, and mentor other technicians.
The company welcomes candidates with relevant military technical training and transferable industrial maintenance experience for positions that do not require prior semiconductor manufacturing experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment calibrations, component replacements, and post-maintenance equipment qualification.
- Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, vacuum, gas delivery, chemical delivery, RF/plasma, and equipment control systems as applicable to the assigned specialty.
- Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, digital multimeters, diagnostic gauges, and technical documentation.
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, adjust, replace, and reassemble equipment components.
- Respond to equipment failures and production priorities to minimize downtime and restore equipment availability.
- Coordinate with production operators, equipment engineers, process engineers, shift personnel, and equipment vendors.
- Perform equipment recovery and verify proper operation following maintenance activities.
- Document maintenance actions, diagnostic findings, component replacements, equipment history, and shift handoffs.
- Follow semiconductor cleanroom procedures, chemical and gas safety requirements, electrical safety practices, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
- Analyze equipment performance and maintenance history to improve reliability and reduce repeat failures.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and technical qualification activities.
- Assist with spare parts management, maintenance improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment performance and maintenance quality.
- For senior-level assignments, independently lead complex equipment recovery activities, develop maintenance procedures, mentor technicians, and provide technical leadership across shifts.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
- Hands-on technical maintenance or troubleshooting experience involving industrial machinery, automated manufacturing equipment, semiconductor tools, military equipment, or related electromechanical systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, robotic, vacuum, or control systems relevant to the assigned equipment specialty.
- Experience using electrical meters, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, technical manuals, and schematics.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting fundamentals.
- Ability to diagnose equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.
- Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance safely and accurately.
- Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and equipment maintenance instructions.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to document maintenance activities, equipment problems, and corrective actions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with production personnel and engineering teams.
- Ability to prioritize equipment repairs and respond effectively to production needs.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and quality workmanship.
- Technical education, military technical training, or equivalent applicable experience in electronics, electrical maintenance, industrial maintenance, robotics, electromechanical technology, or related disciplines.
- Ability to work independently or under technical guidance, depending on the position and experience level.
Experience requirements vary by specialty:
- Junior Photolithography: Entry-level candidates may be considered.
- Ion Implant/Epitaxy: 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Automation/Metrology: 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Wet/Cleaning: 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Experienced Photolithography: 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Senior Thin Films/Deposition: 10–15+ years of semiconductor equipment experience and direct equipment expertise.
- Senior CMP: 10–15+ years of semiconductor equipment experience and direct equipment expertise.
Requirements
- Ability to work full-time, on-site in Gresham, OR.
- Ability to work assigned compressed 12-hour day or night shifts.
- Willingness to work alternating three- and four-day workweeks.
- Ability to work applicable weekends and holidays based on shift assignment.
- Ability to follow cleanroom procedures and wear required protective clothing and personal protective equipment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods as required by the position.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as specified for applicable assignments.
- Ability to follow electrical, chemical, gas, and equipment safety procedures.
- Ability to perform hands-on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Ability to work effectively in a highly controlled semiconductor manufacturing environment.
- Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate equipment status across shifts.
- Ability to respond to equipment failures and production priorities.
- Willingness to complete equipment-specific training and technical qualifications.
- Ability to relocate to the Gresham area if not already local.
Nice-to Have Skills, Experience, and Education
- Previous semiconductor manufacturing or cleanroom experience.
- Experience maintaining semiconductor fabrication equipment.
- Specific Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment training or maintenance certifications.
- Experience with advanced electromechanical systems, robotics, vacuum equipment, or industrial automation.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, RF/plasma systems, gas delivery, and chemical delivery equipment.
- Experience using Statistical Process Control (SPC), equipment history, or maintenance tracking systems.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing reliability improvements.
- Experience supporting equipment installations, modifications, and technical qualifications.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience coordinating with equipment vendors and engineering personnel.
- Experience training or mentoring maintenance technicians.
Specialty-specific equipment experience may include:
- Photolithography: ASML PAS5500 scanners, Nikon i14 steppers, TEL ACT8 tracks, DNS 200W tracks, and DNS 80A/B/EX scrubbers.
- Ion Implant/Epitaxy: ViiSta 3000/810/HCP, Axcelis GSD, ASM-2000/2500 equipment, high-voltage systems, and hazardous gas controls.
- Automation/Metrology: KLA-Tencor measurement equipment, PRI stokers, AeroTrak transport systems, and Material Control Systems.
- Wet/Cleaning: SEMITOOL and Siconnex batch spray systems, DNS wet tools, MEI Evolution benches, and LAM single-wafer cleaners.
- Thin Films/Deposition: Novellus Concept Two SPEED/SEQ/ALTUS, Applied Materials Endura/Centura/Producer, vacuum systems, RF/plasma equipment, gas delivery, and chamber systems.
- CMP: IPEC/Novellus Momentum/776, Applied Materials Mirra polishers, LAM Ontrak, Applied Materials Mesa, IPEC cleaners, slurry and chemical delivery systems, and pneumatic equipment.
Relevant military technical backgrounds include:
- U.S. Navy: Electronics Technician (ET), Electrician's Mate (EM), Fire Controlman (FC), Fire Control Technician (FT), Aviation Electronics Technician (AT), Aviation Electrician's Mate (AE), Interior Communications Electrician (IC), Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AS), Gas Turbine Systems Technician (GSE/GSM), Machinist's Mate (MM), and nuclear-trained technical specialties.
- U.S. Army: Electronics maintenance, radar repair, test and measurement equipment, power generation, utilities equipment, aircraft electrical systems, avionics, and related technical maintenance specialties.
- U.S. Air Force: Precision measurement equipment, aircraft electrical and environmental systems, avionics maintenance, electrical systems, HVAC/refrigeration, and electronic equipment maintenance.
- U.S. Marine Corps: Ground electronics, communications equipment maintenance, test and measurement equipment, electrical systems, engineer equipment maintenance, and avionics.
- U.S. Coast Guard: Electronics Technician (ET), Electrician's Mate (EM), Avionics Electrical Technician (AET), Machinery Technician (MK), and Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT).
Military experience is evaluated based on demonstrated technical skills and transferable equipment experience. Senior semiconductor specialty positions require the specific semiconductor equipment experience identified for those assignments.
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