Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Technician

About the role

Position Overview: As an Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Technician, you will perform preventative maintenance, calibrations, setup, failure analysis, and electro-mechanical troubleshooting on stockers, vehicles, and multi-layer dummy load ports (MDLP) in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine preventative maintenance, setup, and calibration on AMHS equipment (Stockers, MDLPs, and automated vehicles).
• System Diagnostics: Diagnose and repair hardware and mechanical equipment using blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Real-time Monitoring: Monitor the AMHS system for abnormalities, taking proactive corrective action to prevent impact on Fab operations.
• Software & Hardware Integration: Manage system configurations to safely remove or add automated vehicles and devices during alarms or maintenance windows.
• System Recovery: Learn and navigate the AMHS software interface, including restarting applications and troubleshooting software-to-hardware communication issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with mechanical and software engineers to resolve complex equipment and system-level issues.
• Documentation: Maintain precise equipment logs, repair data, and detailed shift handoff/pass-down reports.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the educational OR equivalent hands-on experience criteria outlined below:

• Option A: Associate’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Robotics, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Option B: 2+ years of hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Mechanical Systems: Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining, assembling, or repairing complex machinery.
  • Electrical/Electronics: Experience reading schematics and troubleshooting electrical systems using electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters).
  • Automation Software & Systems: Proven experience operating, troubleshooting, or configuring automation control systems, industrial software interfaces, or databases.

Skills

• Technical Literacy: Strong computer skills, with a solid understanding of database navigation (SQL or similar is a plus) and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to follow technical manuals, schematics, and established SOPs to resolve issues.
• Agility: A strong ability to learn quickly, multitask, and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork & Safety: Superb attention to detail with a strict adherence to cleanroom and safety protocols; must be a collaborative and self-motivated team player.
• Scheduling Flexibility: Ability to work a 12-hour compressed shift structure (including day or night rotations).

Pay

For new hires in this position, the starting salary typically ranges between $28.60 and $31.24 per hour. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $28.60 - $33.85 depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay, profit sharing and incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance.
• Accrue 120 hours of paid time off annually in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) plan with employer match and the ability to participate in the employee stock purchase program.
• Onsite amenities include a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.

Schedule

This role operates on a compressed 12-hour shift schedule (4/3/3