Equipment Technician
Job Description
The Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of physical equipment—machines and electrical systems—to ensure continuous and safe operation for semiconductor manufacturing equipment to support high-volume production.
Key Responsibilities
Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on semiconductor equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related issues.
Support production goals by minimizing equipment downtime and optimizing tool performance.
Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and tool history in CMMS systems.
Participate in equipment installations, qualifications, and facility readiness activities.
Evaluate equipment performance using system parameters, log files, and machine behavior.
Identify and implement improvements to PM checklists, documentation, and equipment databases.
Conduct equipment calibrations and support shipping/receiving of refurbished tools.
Provide training and mentorship to junior technicians, including PM procedures.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve yield and process capability.
Communicate effectively and respectfully across shifts and departments.
Interpret operation manuals, schematics, and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and maintenance.
Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and cleanroom protocols.
Conduct routine walkthroughs to proactively identify equipment issues.
Demonstrate familiarity with fab processes and equipment sets to ensure tools meet process criteria.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending and savings accounts
401(k)
ESPP
Paid time off
Skills
Clean Room Environment
Communication
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Electrical Systems
Lever Manufacturing
Molecular Diagnostics
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Pneumatic Systems
Reading Schematics
Robotic Systems
Technical Manuals
Vacuum Systems
Education & Experience
Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation. For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.