Diffusion / Epitaxy Equipment Technician

Summary:

ASM E2000 Maintenance Technician (or Epitaxy Equipment Technician) performs preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ASM E2000 chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and epitaxial reactors within a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, works effectively in a team setting, and supports continuous equipment performance improvement. This is a factory-based position supporting the Diffusion / Epitaxy equipment team and requires working in a cleanroom environment while wearing appropriate cleanroom attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fab equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions to eliminate recurring tool failures
• Improve system performance to meet process requirements and increase tool reliability
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret tool performance data
• Recommend and implement improvements to maintenance procedures
• Partner with engineers to design and execute equipment improvement projects
• Clearly communicate equipment status during daily verbal pass-down meetings
• Provide clear, concise written communication to engineers and technicians across shifts

Job Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical/electronic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to interpret and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and its application in a manufacturing environment

Problem Solving & Work Skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities
• Basic project management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong work ethic with verifiable professional references

Communication & Computer Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours per shift
• Ability to work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE

Prior Experience

• ASM E-2000 Equipment
• Prefer 4-6 years or more of directly related wafer fab experience with an emphasis on Diffusion processing equipment.
• One of the following requirements must be met in a technical field of study:
• Previous experience as MST or Equipment Technician preferred in 200mm/300mm high volume manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s degree in electronics is preferred but not required
• Completion of a two-year degree (Associates degree)
• Technical Certification from an accredited institution
• 2 of 4 years completed towards a Bachelors degree
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts non-technical degree and 2+ years area technical experience
• 5+ years of area technical experience
• Military Technical School and 3+ years of area technical experience

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