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Semiconductor Equipment Technician

Type: Full time

Location: Dublin

We are seeking a skilled Semiconductor Equipment Technician to support equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will ensure maximum equipment uptime, process stability, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance on semiconductor manufacturing equipment (e.g. Photolithography, etch, deposition, diffusion, metrology tools).
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum system issues at module and system level.
  • Support equipment installation, upgrades, and retrofits in collaboration with engineering teams and OEM vendors.
  • Use SPC (Statistical Process Control) data and diagnostic tools to monitor equipment health and improve performance.
  • Minimize equipment downtime through rapid fault isolation and repair.
  • Calibrate and maintain robotics, wafer handlers, motion controls, and aligners.
  • Document maintenance activities in the CMMS system and follow escalation procedures.
  • Collaborate with process engineers to drive yield improvements and optimize equipment capability.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO, safety (LOTO), clean room, and EHS procedures.
  • Play an active role in continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and 5S/Lean initiatives.
  • Provide shift handovers and support a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Key Skills

  • Hands-on technical troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance & uptime focus
  • RCA / diagnostics
  • PLC familiarity
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast learner in fast-paced environment
  • Team player on shift rotations


Requirements

Essential

  • 2–5+ years’ experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing equipment maintenance.
  • Strong fault-finding skills across electrical/mechanical/pneumatic systems.
  • Familiarity with vacuum systems, RF generators, PLCs, robotics, motion controls, and gas delivery systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics.
  • Experience working in a clean-room environment.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and hands-on technical ability.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred

  • Experience with one or more toolsets: LAM, AMAT, TEL, KLA, ASML, Nikon, Axcelis.
  • Knowledge of SPC, FDC, 8D, Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
  • Semiconductor process flow knowledge (etch, deposition, CMP, lithography, diffusion).
  • OEM/vendor training or certification a plus.

Education

  • Diploma or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Electronics Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • Apprenticeship or military technical training also considered.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + shift allowance
  • Training & certification opportunities
  • Career development in world-class semiconductor environment



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