Manufacturing Equipment Technician (MTE) - Back End Nights Shift - Shift 6 - Arizona, Phoenix, United States
$60,450 - $116,640 USD yearly
Originally posted 30 September 2026 by the employer.
Support manufacturing processes with wet chemistry, plating, and dry high-vacuum toolsets.
About the role
As a Manufacturing Equipment Technician, you will support Intel's semiconductor manufacturing processes by performing hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and calibration of advanced equipment in a cleanroom environment. You will ensure optimal equipment performance for the Advanced Packaging Technology Development - Substrate and Wafer Assembly (APTD: SWA) team, focusing on innovative substrate packaging solutions.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and mechanical issues in manufacturing equipment.
- Perform equipment setup, calibration, corrective, and preventive maintenance on wet chemistry, plating, and dry high-vacuum toolsets.
- Analyze tool performance data to identify and resolve reliability issues.
- Collaborate with engineering and support teams to enhance equipment functionality and streamline processes.
- Document maintenance activities, repair findings, and parts usage.
- Lead or support continuous improvement projects, such as root cause analysis and equipment optimization initiatives.
- Operate in a cleanroom environment while maintaining full cleanroom attire and adhering to safety protocols.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with 2+ years of experience, OR Associate degree in a technical field with 5+ years of experience in equipment maintenance or a related discipline, OR HS/GED or higher non-semi degree with 4+ years Field Service Engineer level semiconductor maintenance experience, OR HS/GED or higher non-semi degree with 6+ years related hands-on experience including military technical experience.
- Ability to lift 25-pound parts 1-2 times per shift (on average).
- Ability to climb and perform work on ladders 1-3 times per shift (on average).
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 80% of the workday.
Nice to have
- 1+ years of experience in troubleshooting, installation, repair, and operation of electromechanical equipment in semiconductor manufacturing.
- Proficiency with wet chemistry, plating, and dry high-vacuum equipment in manufacturing or research environments.
- Skilled in using electrical/mechanical measuring devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, and micrometers.
- Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Familiarity with hand tools, such as torque wrenches, for equipment repair.
This role has been open 9 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
3718
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Median days open
53 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 | Intel Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (3718 roles · 82 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 52 | 3718 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 177 | 9796 · 108 employers |
| Median days open | 34 d | 53 d (−19 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 613 open roles · median 52 d
- Lam Research · 545 open roles · median 43 d
- Micron Technology · 269 open roles · median 44 d
- KLA Corporation · 254 open roles · median 66 d
- ASML · 198 open roles · median 64 d
- ASM International · 157 open roles · median 78 d
How we counted: 3718 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 82 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 9 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.