Senior Photolithography Equipment Technician

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot photolithography equipment during the assigned 12-hour night shift.
• Perform repairs and corrective maintenance on equipment throughout the Photo area.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain detailed equipment records, maintenance documentation, and work-order information.
• Provide clear written and verbal shift pass-downs.
• Coordinate with Production and Process Engineering to prioritize down equipment and minimize downtime.
• Support equipment inspections, SPC activities, quality control, and process‑monitoring requirements.
• Operate and support various metrology tools and measurement systems.
• Troubleshoot wafer handling, alignment, focus, spinning, coating, developing, robotics, and related equipment issues.
• Support semi‑automated and automated wafer-processing systems.
• Follow established workflows, procedures, and data‑entry requirements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9000, ISO 14000, cleanroom, ESD, and site-quality requirements.
• Support equipment improvement projects and other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education or certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of semiconductor wafer‑fab experience.
• Extensive experience maintaining photolithography equipment, including:
  • Steppers
  • Mask aligners
  • Coaters and developers
  • Spin‑rinse dryers
  • Wet benches
  • Wafer‑handling systems
  • Metrology equipment
  • Microscopes
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, and computer‑controlled equipment.
• Experience with semiconductor chemicals and chemical‑handling procedures preferred.
• Experience with wafer‑level and die‑level handling preferred.
• Knowledge of cleanroom practices, ESD controls, contamination control, SPC, and quality systems.
• Knowledge of machining, construction, or electrical systems is desirable.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with small parts and precision components.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a fast‑paced team environment.
• Meticulous, thorough, and disciplined when following procedures and entering maintenance data.
• Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly through written and verbal shift pass-downs.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and self‑motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to production needs.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom while following strict gowning and cleanliness requirements.

Working Conditions and Schedules

• Full‑time, on‑site position in a semiconductor wafer‑fabrication cleanroom.
• 12‑hour night shift: 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
• We currently have two positions, Day and Night Shift.
• D Shift schedule: 3‑day/4‑day rotating schedule, including every other Saturday.
• A shift 5 am to 5 PM Sun thru Tuesday and every other Wednesday.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple projects and equipment priorities simultaneously.
• Strict cleanroom, ESD, safety, and contamination‑control procedures will be enforced.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment while wearing required cleanroom garments and PPE.
• Ability to handle small parts, tools, and precision equipment.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and work in restricted‑access areas when required.
• Ability to lift and move equipment components and materials in accordance with site safety requirements.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures…