Photolithography Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job description

onsemi is seeking a Junior Equipment Maintenance Technician - Photolithograph y for its 200mm manufacturing facility in Gresham, Oregon. In this role, you will work in a dynamic team environment to develop hands-on semiconductor equipment maintenance skills within the Photolithography process area. Under the guidance of experienced technicians and engineers, you will support preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment recovery, safe operation, equipment availability, product quality, and production priorities.

This is a Junior Technician position for the Back End Day shift, 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Wednesday/Thursday-Saturday). The primary equipment set includes ASML PAS5500 (400/700/1150) scanners, Nikon i14 steppers, TEL ACT8 coat/develop tracks, DNS 200W coat/develop tracks, and DNS 80A/B/EX scrubbers.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, basic corrective maintenance, equipment recovery, calibration, and troubleshooting under established procedures and appropriate technical guidance. Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges, digital multimeters, and common test equipment to assist in diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, vacuum, and control-system issues. Monitor equipment performance, recognize abnormal conditions, document findings, and escalate recurring or complex issues to experienced technicians or engineers.

Assist with dismantling, adjusting, repairing, replacing, and qualifying equipment assemblies and components using approved methods and safety practices. Respond to production priorities and equipment events while maintaining clear communication with technicians, engineers, production personnel, and process partners. Maintain accurate equipment logs, repair history, preventive-maintenance records, parts usage, and shift passdowns.

Follow all cleanroom, chemical, electrical, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, and environmental health and safety requirements. Participate in continuous-improvement activities, including procedure updates, parts organization, in-house repair, cost reduction, and downtime reduction, as assigned. Support equipment and process qualifications following maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and installations under established direction.

Complete assigned technical training, equipment qualifications, and knowledge-sharing activities to build proficiency across the Photolithography equipment set. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Electromechanical technology, industrial maintenance, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent military or directly related technical training may be considered. An associate degree, certificate, apprenticeship, military technical training, or coursework in electromechanical technology, industrial maintenance, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered. Entry-level candidates and candidates with at least four years of equipment maintenance experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a comparable high-technology manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply. Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing or Photolithography equipment is preferred but not required. Relevant experience may include ASML PAS5500 scanners, Nikon i14 steppers, TEL ACT8 tracks, DNS 200W tracks, or DNS 80A/B/EX scrubbers.

Basic understanding of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, vacuum, or equipment-control systems, with the ability and willingness to develop proficiency through training. Ability to read and follow electrical diagrams, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, schematics, maintenance specifications, and equipment manuals with guidance. Developing troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, production personnel, and process partners. Ability to perform assigned work under direct or general guidance, manage routine priorities, and promptly escalate equipment, quality, or safety concerns. Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, wear required personal protective equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Area Equipment

Demonstrated interest in technical training, cross-training, and continuous skill development.

Photo

TEL ACT8 tracks, DNS 200W tracks, DNS 80A/B/EX scrubbers, ASML PAS5500 (400/700/1150) scanners, and Nikon i14 steppers.