Equipment Maintenance Technician- AMHS (Night Shift 2) - Hopewell Junction, NY, United States
$24 - $41 USD hourly
Originally posted 27 August 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role supports the operation, maintenance, and reliability of Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The position is critical in minimizing downtime and supporting overall factory throughput by maintaining automated transport systems including FOUP handling, conveyors, stockers, and overhead hoist transport (OHT) equipment.
What you'll do
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on AMHS equipment (e.g., conveyors, OHT systems, stockers, sorters, and FOUP transport systems).
- Respond to equipment alarms and resolve faults to minimize downtime.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities per SOPs.
- Monitor system performance and ensure continuous flow of materials (FOUPs) across the fab.
- Accurately log maintenance activities, equipment status, and issues in tracking systems.
- Partner with engineering teams to drive equipment reliability improvements.
What you'll need
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekends/holidays.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn factory systems (Citrix, WSPC, Agile PLM, Learning+ / SumTotal).
- Semiconductor maintenance experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with AMHS systems in semiconductor manufacturing.
- Familiarity with OHT, conveyors, stockers, or robotics systems.
- Experience in automation, robotics, or industrial maintenance.
- Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
- Experience with 5S, Lean, or continuous improvement practices.
This role has been open 31 days — well below the 53-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3599
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Median days open
53 d
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Median salary
$129k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | onsemi | All employers we track in this specialty (3599 roles · 81 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 91 | 3599 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 285 | 9489 · 108 employers |
| Median days open | 54 d | 53 d (+1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $129k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 596 open roles · median 53 d
- Lam Research · 526 open roles · median 45 d
- Micron Technology · 255 open roles · median 40 d
- KLA Corporation · 235 open roles · median 62 d
- ASML · 180 open roles · median 69 d
- ASM International · 151 open roles · median 76 d
How we counted: 3599 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 81 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 28 Sept 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.