Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment Technician

Shift: B Shift 5:45 pm – 6:15 am Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Equipment Technicians at Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN maintain and repair 200mm semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a clean room environment. Shift Technicians monitor tool performance and schedules to perform preventative maintenance on the equipment along with using mechanical, electronic and computer skills to troubleshoot and repair tool issues. They assist with equipment installs, tests and reviewing/editing equipment procedures. Technicians are expected to perform quality workmanship, use problem solving skills and thoroughly document maintenance activities on the equipment.

Job Duties:

• Complete all required safety training and conduct all work in accordance with safety policies.
• Perform preventive maintenance & repairs/calibrations on production equipment & systems.
• Clearly document maintenance activities/work performed and complete pm checklists/procedures
• Work with engineering team to improve pm procedures and documentation
• Periodically safely perform work in a hazardous environment utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (including SCBA or respirator).
• Participate in continuous improvement programs to minimize tool down-time and variability to increase equipment availability.
• Communicate, participate and collaborate effectively with the maintenance, production and engineering team
• Participate on the Emergency Response Team

Successful Candidate

Description:

• Proficiency in electrical circuits, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of test and calibration equipment (i.e. O-scopes, DMMs).
• PC skills and familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic problems and address root causes.
• Ability to properly use common hand tools
• Ability to properly use personal protective equipment.
• Multitasking, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience on vacuum and/or semiconductor manufacturing equipment preferred but not required (PECVD, RTA, RTP, etc.)

Education Requirements:

• Associate's degree in an electronics/mechatronics/automation/mechanical related field or equivalent military training, or 24+ months experience in vacuum or semiconductor equipment maintenance.

Compensation: $28.00 – $34.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials (good faith estimate)

* This position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements.

At Polar Semiconductor, we're on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S.

-based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are looking for the best in the industry to help Polar transform from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN.

Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive-grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.

What We Offer:

Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation:
Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with generous company match, paid time off starting on day one, annual incentive bonus, tuition assistance, and employee support programs such as EAP and legal/ protection.

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.…