Microelectronic Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician to join our team supporting a leading aerospace and defense subcontractor. This is a weekend shift position ideal for individuals with technical maintenance experience who are ready to work on advanced semiconductor tools in a cleanroom environment. This is a six month contract-to-hire.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on front-end and back-end semiconductor equipment, including steppers, evaporators, sputters, implanters, etchers, coaters/developers, and dicing saws.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and basic software/control issues on legacy and custom tools.

• Collaborate with process engineers, researchers, and tool owners to 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, coordinating 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:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 2+ years of experience in equipment maintenance or a technical trade.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.

• Familiarity with vacuum pumps, gas systems, and cleanroom operations.

• Ability to work independently in a research-driven environment with frequent tool changeovers.

• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical training in Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related field.

• Experience with legacy semiconductor tools (wet and dry processes).

• Exposure to low-volume, high-mix R&D or prototyping environments.

• Basic understanding of front-end and back-end semiconductor fabrication process flows.

• Familiarity with safety protocols for gases, chemicals, and high-voltage equipment.

Job

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We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.