Etch Equipment Maintenance Technician - Austin (Ed Bluestein, Manufacturing), United States
Originally posted 9 January 2026 by the employer.
Supports maintenance and repair across AMAT, Ulvac, Gasonics, Fusion Gemini, and LAM dry etch tools.
About the role
The Etch Equipment Maintenance Technician troubleshoots and repairs hardware and process failures across dry etch toolsets in a 7x24 manufacturing facility. The role supports platforms including AMAT, Ulvac, Gasonics, Fusion Gemini, and LAM dry etch tools.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot and repair hardware and process failures for AMAT (DPSII, DPS, MxP, MxP+, IPS, Super E & 5200’s), Ulvac, Gasonics, Fusion Gemini, and LAM (4400 & Coronus) dry etch tools. - Perform preventive maintenance activities following standardized work documents. - Use SPC charts and FabGuard Fault Detection (FDC) software to evaluate tool performance and resolve complex equipment issues. - Document maintenance activities and help update standardized work documents for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks. - Assist equipment engineers with upgrades, modifications, and long-down troubleshooting. - Collaborate with process technicians on wafer recoveries and post-maintenance qualification tasks while coordinating tool downtime with manufacturing leads.
What you'll need
- Associate’s Degree (or higher) in an engineering or science discipline with at least 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience (or at least 7 years of NXP or affiliate experience in lieu of degree). - Experience with advanced electronics, equipment troubleshooting, installation, repair, and operation of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. - Ability to read schematics and complex drawings/diagrams. - Analytical problem-solving and testing skills. - Ability to stand for long periods and lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Skills: troubleshoot, repair, dry etch tools, preventive maintenance, SPC charts, FabGuard FDC