DoW SkillBridge | Equipment Technician Intern (South Portland, ME)
Originally posted 1 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role is for a Semiconductor Equipment Technician Intern participating in the Department of War's SkillBridge Program, responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
What you'll do
- Perform preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, improvements, upgrades, and installation.
- Improve system performance to achieve process requirements and eliminate repetitive downs.
- Monitor and analyze all related data to improve and maintain tool performance.
- Interface and communicate with engineering and manufacturing groups to ensure issues are solved.
- Coordinate supplier service and repairs as needed.
- Prepare technical reports, summary findings, and recommend solutions to technical problems.
What you'll need
- Current active-duty military status, eligible for the Department of War's SkillBridge program.
- High School diploma/GED.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to work a 12-hour compressed work schedule, including one weekend shift and holidays.
- Technical Certificate or Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, Automated Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Industrial Systems and Controls, Electromechanical Technology, or related field.
- 3 years of hands-on technical maintenance work experience.
Nice to have
- Ability to identify and resolve issues to improve equipment performance.
- Troubleshooting skills on electrical/mechanical systems.
- Organizational, teaming, and troubleshooting skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively.
- Ability to take initiative and drive for results.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to build strong, influential relationships.
This role has been open 47 days — below the 54-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3768
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Median days open
54 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Texas Instruments | All employers we track in this specialty (3768 roles · 81 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 88 | 3768 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 246 | 9877 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 60 d | 54 d (+6 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 611 open roles · median 54 d
- Lam Research · 559 open roles · median 44 d
- Micron Technology · 282 open roles · median 45 d
- KLA Corporation · 251 open roles · median 68 d
- ASML · 190 open roles · median 72 d
- ASM International · 161 open roles · median 86 d
How we counted: 3768 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 81 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 18 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.