Senior Equipment Engineering Technician - Allen, TX, United States
Originally posted 15 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role provides advanced technical support for manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment, independently handling complex assignments requiring judgment, initiative, and problem-solving, including difficult or less common equipment issues.
What you'll do
- Lead assigned projects, processes, or key workstreams related to equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability, or process support.
- Independently diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues requiring judgment, initiative, and advanced problem-solving skills.
- Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and recommend improvements to prevent recurring problems.
- Serve as a technical resource to less experienced employees by sharing knowledge, troubleshooting methods, and best practices.
- Provide day-to-day work guidance and mentorship to technicians during complex repairs and troubleshooting activities.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation of complex issues, corrective actions, solutions, and equipment performance observations.
What you'll need
- Advanced knowledge of production equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
- In-depth understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems associated with manufacturing equipment.
- High-level troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient root cause analysis skills.
- 8+ years of experience in equipment maintenance, engineering support, or related technical roles in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment.
- High school diploma or associate degree in a technical field.
This role has been open 29 days — well below the 54-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3787
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Median days open
54 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 | Photronics | All employers we track in this specialty (3787 roles · 83 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 4 | 3787 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 13 | 9878 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 33 d | 54 d (−21 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 616 open roles · median 54 d
- Lam Research · 563 open roles · median 42 d
- Micron Technology · 284 open roles · median 42 d
- KLA Corporation · 246 open roles · median 67 d
- ASML · 188 open roles · median 69 d
- ASM International · 162 open roles · median 83 d
How we counted: 3787 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 83 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 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.