First Tek
Information Technology - Microelectronic Technician 1 Microelectronic Technician
First Tek, Manhattan Beach, California, United States, 90266
Job Description: TELECOMMUTE: No- Teleworking (not available for this position)
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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.
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.