Senior Technician Diffusion Equipment Engineering (D1 Day Shift) - Essex Junction
Originally posted 10 September 2026 by the employer — open 6 days.
About the role
This role involves monitoring, sustaining, and improving diffusion equipment and processes at the Essex Junction site Fab 9, a 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility.
What you'll do
- Monitor equipment performance and manage preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues using mechanical, electronic, and PC/software skills.
- Recover equipment from process interruptions and complete event documentation.
- Effectively communicate equipment status and area updates to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer.
- Perform work activities in a safe and responsible manner, adhering to EHS&S policies.
What you'll need
- High School Degree (or equivalent).
- Electrical or mechanical experience, fulfilling one of the following:
- Basic reading and writing comprehension skills.
- Basic computer navigation skills (e.g., Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook).
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements.
- Ability to work in a standing position for an extended period during a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift).
- Flexible and willing to work any shift.
* 2-year technical degree and 4 years of relevant experience. * 2 years of relevant military experience and 4 years of relevant experience. * 4+ years of relevant experience (automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, electrical work, etc).
Nice to have
- Experience with Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and reacting to Out-of-Control conditions, including defect troubleshooting.
- Ability to develop and enhance operating procedures.
- Ability to read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
- Experience utilizing basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles.
- Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Basic understanding of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing.
This role has been open 6 days — well below the 48-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3510
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Median days open
48 d
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Median salary
$128k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | GlobalFoundries | All employers we track in this specialty (3510 roles · 82 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 62 | 3510 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 286 | 9320 · 108 employers |
| Median days open | 66 d | 48 d (+18 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $128k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 609 open roles · median 48 d
- Lam Research · 515 open roles · median 41 d
- Micron Technology · 245 open roles · median 34 d
- KLA Corporation · 217 open roles · median 56 d
- ASML · 172 open roles · median 69 d
- ASM International · 139 open roles · median 72 d
How we counted: 3510 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 82 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 17 Sept 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.