Principal Repair Technician - Global Parts Solutions - Malta, New York, United States of America, United States
$58,400 - $100,800 USD yearly
Originally posted 31 August 2026 by the employer.
This role supports the electronic repair center (ERC) for Fab 8 in Malta, New York.
About the role
This role involves developing, implementing, and supporting the electronic repair center (ERC) for Fab 8 in Malta, New York, focusing on productivity improvements for semiconductor equipment.
What you'll do
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and qualification of RF Generators, RF Matching Networks, RF Power Delivery Systems, RF Power Supplies, DC Power Supplies, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBAs), Motion Controllers, and Industrial Electronics Assemblies. - Conduct component-level diagnostics using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector/network analyzers, RF power meters, digital multimeters, and other electronic test equipment. - Perform root cause failure analysis and determine repair strategies for complex electronic assemblies. - Develop and implement new repair pipelines for RF and electronic components. - Create repair procedures, work instructions, job breakdown sheets, validation plans, and technical documentation. - Establish testing methodologies and qualification criteria to ensure repaired components meet OEM performance requirements.
What you'll need
- Associate's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Military Electronics Training, Trade Certification, or equivalent experience. - Minimum of 4 years’ experience in electronics repair, semiconductor equipment maintenance, or RF systems. - Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, analog and digital electronics, power electronics, communication interfaces, circuit schematic interpretation, and component-level troubleshooting. - Ability to perform root cause analysis and develop long-term corrective actions. - Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and wear required protective clothing and equipment. - Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, bend, and twist.
Nice to have
- Direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing. - Direct experience with Advanced Energy RF Generators, MKS RF Generators, RF Matching Networks, Plasma Power Systems, or Vacuum Equipment Electronics.
Skills: RF generators, RF matching networks, component-level diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair procedures
This role has been open 47 days — below the 54-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3768
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Median days open
54 d
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Median salary
$126k
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| Metric | GlobalFoundries | All employers we track in this specialty (3768 roles · 81 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 104 | 3768 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 352 | 9877 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 43 d | 54 d (−11 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Skills observed across this category: RF generators, RF matching networks, component-level diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair procedures
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 611 open roles · median 54 d
- Lam Research · 559 open roles · median 44 d
- Micron Technology · 282 open roles · median 45 d
- KLA Corporation · 251 open roles · median 68 d
- ASML · 190 open roles · median 72 d
- ASM International · 161 open roles · median 86 d
How we counted: 3768 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 81 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 18 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.