Equipment Maintenance Technician I

Thorlabs•Jessup, MD

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Candidate will be responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance of processing equipment. This position requires significant interaction with both the wafer fab and facilities staff. The candidate will have mechanical and electronics training, strong organizational skills, good phone etiquette and strong computer skills. Must be comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment. Self-motivated, self-directed position in a dynamic environment working on maintenance activities as well as projects to enhance production capabilities. Although the location of the position is in Jessup, MD, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Requirements

0 to 4 years of experience in equipment maintenance in manufacturing or similar environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to troubleshoot complex processing equipment.
Ability to use voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and other testing devices to diagnose malfunctions.
Experience reading electrical and mechanical schematics.
Experience working with hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer knowledge such as but not limited to Microsoft products.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards.
Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities.
Must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Workers granted Refugee status, or Workers granted Asylum) upon hire.

Nice To Haves

AA degree or equivalent technical school program preferred.
Experience with vacuum pumps, vacuum chambers, RF energy, high voltage, and high purity gas systems is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with safe practices associated with corrosive chemicals, flammable chemicals, compressed gasses, and other hazards is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance tasks that require direct or limited oversight.
Ability to diagnose, repair and maintain industrial production or processing machinery.
Disassemble machinery to remove parts and make repairs.
Perform preventative maintenance as outlined by equipment manuals.
Knowledge of safe maintenance procedures including Lockout Tag out.
Maintain up to date documentation of maintenance activities.
Maintain an inventory of consumables.
Maintain a clean workspace and keep all parts/spares/tools stored in designated areas.
Maintain a database of notes and/or procedures that are not documented in the maintenance manuals.
Communicate tool status to FAB supervisor to schedule maintenance.
Generate & submit requisitions for Purchase Orders, including follow-up to ensure timely delivery and maintain record of receipt of items ordered.