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Arizona State University

Semiconductor Maintenance Engineer

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, us, 85285

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Job Family: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Maximum Pay – Depends on Experience: $80,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary Supports the institution's engineering projects and initiatives, utilizing technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to support the development and maintenance of various engineering systems and research facilities.

Job Description Salary Range:

$57,900 to $80,000 per year; DOE. Knowledge Enterprise's Nanofabrication Core is seeking a Semiconductor Maintenance Engineer. The Semiconductor Maintenance Engineer reports to the Director of Operations in ASU’s semiconductor device processing facility in Tempe, Arizona.

The Semiconductor Maintenance Engineer will provide technical expertise in tool maintenance, tool capability enhancement, troubleshooting and the maintenance of nanofabrication equipment, especially focused on physical vapor deposition (sputtering, thermal/E‑beam deposition), support for high‑temperature vacuum furnaces, reactive ion etchers (RIE), metrology tools, and toxic and/or flammable gas delivery systems.

Essential Duties

The incumbent will work with NanoFab staff to implement and perform preventative maintenance programs on a wide variety of tools to improve equipment reliability and performance.

The incumbent will be in part responsible for the installation and commissioning of new equipment. Coordinate and interface with the equipment vendors for tool inspection, repair, preventative maintenance, and monitoring service contracts.

The incumbent will conduct user training and prepare training materials, including SOPs and related documents.

Thorough understanding of facility needs of the equipment and ability to troubleshoot issues that arise, often through hands‑on disassembly of components.

Work with NanoFab Staff to coordinate maintenance of general cleanroom facilities and support infrastructure (process chilled water, HVAC, electrical, toxic gas monitoring system, fire safety systems).

Work with University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for proper training and assistance during maintenance involving hazardous materials.

Prepare shipments of equipment for repairs.

Participate in special user research projects to evaluate, design, expand, and maintain the equipment capability and process recipes.

Desired Qualifications

An associate or bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in a STEM field is preferred.

In lieu of degree, four years of experience related to process tool maintenance and support will be accepted.

Previous cleanroom experience.

Hands‑on experience with maintenance and troubleshooting in the following areas required:

Knowledge in one or more semiconductor processing techniques including wet and dry etch, thin film deposition techniques, thermal processing, and/or lithography.

Outstanding customer‑oriented communication skills and adoption of proactive approaches.

Self‑motivated with a strong desire to acquire on‑the‑job training, to succeed, and to develop intellectual and practical professional skills. Demonstrated ability to work well in teams is essential.

Working Environment

The incumbent must be able to work in a class100 cleanroom for extended periods wearing the proper cleanroom attire. The individual will work with and around semiconductor processing equipment, compressed gases, acids, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other chemicals.

Days and Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. May involve working during off hours to handle emergency situations within the facility.

Location Campus: Tempe

Compensation Annual salary: $57,900 – $80,000, DOE.

Application Instructions Current employees and students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO: https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$13940.htmld.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

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Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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