Equipment Technician

Job Description

The Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of physical equipment to ensure continuous and safe operation for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This position works under the guidance of an Operations Manufacturing Supervisor and collaborates closely with engineering and production teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.

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
• Lean 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.