Etch Equipment Maintenance Technician

Etch Equipment Maintenance Technician position for our client.

Location: Palm Bay, FL

Duration: Client Permanent Placement

Duties:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the Etch area.
• Support and maintain a variety of Etch and related tool sets, including AMAT Centura 5200 MxP, AMAT 8330/8110, AMAT P5000 MxP, Gasonics Aura 1000, Gasonics Iridia, and STS HRM Bosch Trench Etcher.
• Provide maintenance support for additional equipment, including Axcelis Fusion, Semitool SST, Semitool SRD, and manual wet benches.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using strong mechanical and electronic skills.
• Identify equipment issues, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Follow established manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, and maintenance standards.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment conditions, and corrective actions accurately.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve equipment and process issues.

Skills:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Strong electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of SPC and its application in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in equipment maintenance, with at least 5 years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting semiconductor Etch equipment.
• Experience with AMAT Centura 5200 MxP, AMAT 8330/8110, AMAT P5000 MxP, Gasonics Aura 1000, Gasonics Iridia, and/or STS HRM Bosch Trench Etcher strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting Axcelis Fusion, Semitool SST, Semitool SRD, or manual wet benches is a plus.

Education:

• Associate degree (AS or AA) in Electrical, Mechanical, or related field; military technical training may be considered.
• Candidates with 5+ years of directly relevant equipment maintenance experience may be considered in lieu of an associate degree.

Additional Requirements:

• This is an ITAR role. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Person.
• Position operates on a compressed work week: 3 days on / 4 days off one week, followed by 4 days on / 3 days off the next week.
• Both day and night shifts are available.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM for day shift assignments.