Equipment Repair & Maintenance Technician Job Greensboro area,North Carolina USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Job Summary Lumentum is seeking a Night Shift Equipment Maintenance Technician to support 24/7 manufacturing of advanced photonic and optoelectronic devices.

This role is responsible for sustaining lithography and vacuum-based semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of lasers, optical components, and III‑V devices. The technician will perform hands‑on troubleshooting, maintenance, and real‑time production support to ensure high equipment uptime, process stability, and product quality during overnight operations.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Monitor and maintain performance of lithography and vacuum-based processing equipment, including:
Steppers, mask aligners, coat/develop tracks
Vacuum chambers and pumping systems (dry pumps, turbomolecular pumps, forelines)
Rapidly diagnose and resolve equipment faults, alarms, vacuum leaks, and process deviations.
Perform safe and efficient tool recoveries to return equipment to production.
Vacuum Systems Support
Maintain and troubleshoot high and ultra-high vacuum (HV/UHV) systems used in semiconductor processing.
Diagnose issues related to:
Vacuum integrity (leaks, pressure instability)
Pump performance (mechanical, turbo, cryo where applicable)
Valves, gauges, mass flow, and gas delivery systems
Perform pump swaps, rebuild coordination, and chamber conditioning as required.
Support vacuum system calibration and ensure compliance with process specifications.
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
Execute scheduled PMs on lithography and vacuum equipment to ensure reliability and precision.
Perform corrective maintenance including:
Component replacement (seals, O-rings, pumps, sensors)
System calibration and alignment
Cleaning and rebuild activities for vacuum chambers
Update and improve maintenance procedures where applicable.
Production Support
Support manufacturing operations to maintain continuous production of photonic devices.
Escalate complex equipment or vacuum-related issues with detailed documentation.
Lithography & Process Support
Assist in controlling critical lithography parameters:
Critical dimension (CD) uniformity
Overlay/alignment accuracy
Defectivity reduction
Ensure stable resist processing and exposure conditions within controlled vacuum/cleanroom environments where applicable.
Data Collection & Shift Communication
Log equipment performance, downtime events, and maintenance activities.
Provide comprehensive shift handoff reports detailing tool status and open issues.
Support engineering teams with data collection for root cause analysis.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, vacuum performance, and uptime.
Participate in improvement projects related to:
Vacuum system stability
Tool availability and throughput
Recommend enhancements to spare parts strategies and PM schedules.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, or precision manufacturing.
Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with complex manufacturing equipment.
Working knowledge of:
Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic systems
Vacuum systems and gas handling fundamentals
Willingness to work a permanent night shift schedule (including weekends/holidays).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with lithography equipment (ASML, Canon, Nikon, SUSS, TEL tracks).
Experience supporting vacuum‑based…