Equipment Maintenance Technician Senior - Diffusion - C Shift - Bloomington, MN, USA
Originally posted 29 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and installation of various semiconductor fabrication machines. This role supports the Diffusion area on C Shift (Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
What you'll do
- Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating, and repair manuals. - Use test and diagnostic equipment to identify root cause problems and implement corrective actions. - Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance duties and rebuild sub-assemblies on production equipment. - Execute equipment modifications as directed by engineers and complete documentation for quality standards. - Handle process chemicals and gases, and maintain critical spares and consumables inventory. - Participate in cross-functional teams such as 5S+ and CIP, and collaborate with outside vendors when required.
What you'll need
- 2 Year Technical/Associates Degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing, a related discipline, or equivalent military training / work experience. - Demonstrated expertise in performing electro/mechanical/fluidic circuit troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, and equipment modification. - Proficiency using hand tools including wrenches, calipers, voltage/current meters, oscilloscopes, and equipment-specific tooling. - Ability to define, initiate, manage, and execute projects to improve tool function and metrics. - Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, work 12-hour shifts, work with and around chemicals, and wear complete fab attire in a cleanroom environment. - U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
Nice to have
- Semiconductor industry experience. - Working knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic pump systems, multi-axis servo systems, vision components, and chillers & cooling systems. - Familiarity with robotic/automated handling systems and vacuum systems.
This role has been open 24 days — well below the 55-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3892
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Median days open
55 d
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Median salary
$126k
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| Metric | SkyWater Technology | All employers we track in this specialty (3892 roles · 83 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 38 | 3892 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 86 | 10073 · 106 employers |
| Median days open | 61 d | 55 d (+6 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 641 open roles · median 53 d
- Lam Research · 573 open roles · median 38 d
- Micron Technology · 285 open roles · median 48 d
- KLA Corporation · 274 open roles · median 68 d
- ASML · 183 open roles · median 73 d
- ASM International · 163 open roles · median 86 d
How we counted: 3892 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 83 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 23 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.