Data Technician

About the role

The Data Technician supports the integration and communication between Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) and semiconductor manufacturing equipment within a high-volume cleanroom environment. Working onsite at a leading semiconductor manufacturing facility in North Phoenix, this role ensures that AMHS equipment and process tools successfully communicate through software, network, and data interfaces to enable automated wafer movement and efficient manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Configure and validate software and data communication between AMHS equipment and semiconductor process tools to ensure reliable automated operations.
• Establish, test, and troubleshoot equipment interfaces, communication protocols, and network connectivity between host systems, AMHS equipment, and manufacturing tools.
• Support final commissioning activities following AMHS installation and calibration to confirm production readiness.
• Monitor communication status between host systems, AMHS equipment, and manufacturing tools to identify integration issues and resolve them promptly.
• Perform system verification testing and maintain documentation to confirm that equipment meets operational and customer requirements.
• Adjust configuration settings, mapping parameters, and communication logic to optimize equipment performance and system reliability.
• Investigate and resolve software, hardware, and data communication failures that impact production, escalating complex issues to engineering teams when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with automation engineers, controls engineers, equipment technicians, and production teams to troubleshoot system issues and support tool integration.
• Document system configurations, modifications, testing results, and corrective actions in a clear and organized manner.
• Follow all cleanroom, safety, quality, and customer-specific procedures while working in the manufacturing environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing system reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and integration processes.
• Work on and around physical machines and automated systems that communicate with each other, particularly manufacturing equipment and automated material handling systems.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics, Information Technology, Computer Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• Experience working with physical machines that communicate with each other, preferably manufacturing equipment or automated systems.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, software configuration, and industrial communication systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills focused on data, software, hardware, and communication issues.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and standard computer software applications.
• Ability to wear full cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment and work in a controlled manufacturing environment for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined equipment areas as required.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds safely.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting AMHS systems, overhead hoist transport (OHT) systems, stockers, conveyors, or other automated manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing facilities, fab operations, and cleanroom practices.
• Knowledge of SECS/GEM, TCP/IP networking, industrial communication protocols, or factory automation systems.
• Experience commissioning, integrating, or validating manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Understanding of equipment-to-host and tool-to-tool communication systems and their role in automated manufacturing.
• Experience in data integration, networking, electronics, automation, and industrial communication systems.
• Comfort working with automated material handling systems, warehouse or manufacturing automation technologies, and modern computer systems.
• Ability to support continuous improvement and reliability-focused initiatives in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in AMHS systems, OHT systems, stockers, conveyors, or other automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Benefits

Individual compensation offered for this position within the range of $25.00 - $33.00/hr. Benefits may include medical, dental & vision coverage, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance, life insurance (voluntary), short and long-term disability, health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, employee assistance program, time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave), and workplace type (fully onsite in Phoenix, AZ).