Manufacturing Technician (2nd Shift) - US - PA - Horsham, United States
$43,187 - $63,341 USD yearly
Originally posted 3 September 2026 by the employer.
Support the production of advanced wet processing systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
About the role
As a Manufacturing Technician on the 2nd shift team, you will perform advanced assembly, troubleshooting, and leadership responsibilities for complex capital equipment used in chip fabrication and advanced packaging.
What you'll do
- Assemble and integrate complete semiconductor process tools including frames, precision mechanical systems, wiring harnesses, and fluid delivery lines.
- Interpret and execute from mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and fluid system diagrams.
- Troubleshoot complex assembly issues in real time, collaborating with engineering.
- Lead subassembly efforts or coordinate entire tool builds; assign tasks, maintain build schedules, and resolve material or documentation bottlenecks.
- Support and occasionally lead the tool power-up process to ensure full operational readiness.
- Document builds thoroughly for traceability, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Model and enforce safety compliance, including lockout/tagout and all plant protocols.
What you'll need
- High School diploma or equivalent; technical/trade education preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience building or assembling electro-mechanical systems in capital equipment or semiconductor environments.
- Availability to work 2nd shift (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM) with overtime flexibility.
- Proficiency with Swagelok and flare fittings, stainless steel tubing, and high-purity plumbing assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret complex schematics across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing domains.
- Physically able to stand, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs; able to work overtime as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience with small gauge wire termination, crimping, and cable routing.
- Familiarity with CAD/software tools like SolidWorks and Excel; comfortable using ERP systems for build tracking.
- Leadership aptitude to guide less experienced technicians and maintain system build flow.
- High attention to detail and ability to produce reliable, high-quality builds under limited supervision.
Skills: assemble, electro-mechanical systems, capital equipment, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, fluid delivery lines
This role has been open 43 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
3796
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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, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Veeco Instruments | All employers we track in this specialty (3796 roles · 81 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 53 | 3796 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 84 | 9874 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 51 d | 53 d (−2 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Skills observed across this category: assemble, electro-mechanical systems, capital equipment, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, fluid delivery lines
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 617 open roles · median 53 d
- Lam Research · 559 open roles · median 43 d
- Micron Technology · 283 open roles · median 44 d
- KLA Corporation · 251 open roles · median 67 d
- ASML · 195 open roles · median 70 d
- ASM International · 162 open roles · median 85 d
How we counted: 3796 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 81 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 17 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.
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