Metals Equipment Technician

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Position Summary

In your role as an Equipment Technician, you'll be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the complex machinery used in the production facility. You'll also perform scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and extend the lifespan of the hardware. When a machine fails, you'll troubleshoot the root cause and perform rapid repairs to restore production. You'll also ensure that all equipment is calibrated accurately according to strict technical specifications. Your role is critical in maintaining high equipment availability and ensuring a safe working environment.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

• •Preventive Maintenance (PM) : Executing PM cycles, performing preventive inspections, and managing key consumables to prevent unplanned downtime.
• •Troubleshooting and Emergency Response : Identifying alarms, diagnosing equipment status, performing root cause analysis (RCA), and executing emergency repairs to restore normality.
• •Equipment Performance Verification : Checking key equipment parameters, evaluating equipment capability, and analyzing performance trends.
• •Hardware Installation and Setup : Participating in equipment setup tasks, such as verifying the correct position of equipment and managing maker-company work.
• •Hardware Modification Management : Managing equipment-centered changes and performing the necessary hardware validations.
• •Field Support and Patrol : Performing line patrols to check for leaks and maintaining the production environment in top condition.
• •Equipment Data Analysis : Monitoring equipment-specific data to predict failures and ensure the machine maintains optimal operational conditions.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's What You'll Need:

• •2 years of hands-on equipment maintenance / troubleshooting experience (semiconductor preferred, but related high-tech manufacturing, industrial, or military acceptable) OR High school plus 3–4 years of strong technical/trade experience (electrical, mechanical, vacuum systems, etc.)
• •- 3–5+ years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience on specific tool platforms
• •- Proven ability to troubleshoot to component level, read schematics, and work with vacuum/RF/pneumatic systems

The current base salary range for this role is between $26.00 - $33.00/hour. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

• Total Rewards
• At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• •Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• •Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• •Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• •Paid maternity and paternity leave
• •Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• •Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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