Equipment Maintenance Technician

Polar Semiconductor•Bloomington, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking skilled BEOL Equipment Maintenance Technicians to join Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN. In this role, you will monitor, sustain, and improve Back-End-of-Line (BEOL) semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment. You will partner closely with production team members and area engineers to ensure tools operate at peak performance, minimize downtime, and maintain process stability. This position is hands-on, highly technical, and critical to sustaining high-quality semiconductor manufacturing operations. At Polar Semiconductor, we’re on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S.-based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are transforming from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN. Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive-grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed. Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience and is a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology. Talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every employee knows that organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task and to satisfying customers. Team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and the culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, employees receive extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in electronics technology or related field; or equivalent military training; or a combination of education and substantial directly related semiconductor maintenance experience.
Knowledge of electronics and control systems, AC/DC circuits, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, vacuum systems, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
Demonstrated proficiency troubleshooting electrical circuits and electronic components.
Knowledge of test and calibration equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs).
Understanding of SPC principles and ability to respond to process control issues.
Strong PC skills and familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to properly use common hand tools and PPE.
Strong problem-solving, time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience on 200mm semiconductor equipment such as AMAT Endura and AMAT CMP.
Understanding of Metals or CMP semiconductor processes.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with demonstrated root-cause troubleshooting capability.

Responsibilities

Complete all required safety training and perform work in compliance with safety policies.
Monitor tool performance and ensure uptime on assigned equipment sets.
Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on key BEOL process equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues using mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, and PC/software skills.
Engage in systematic troubleshooting to identify root causes and reduce equipment variability.
Assist with equipment installations, testing, and qualification activities.
Create, update, and improve PM procedures, check-sheets, and work instructions (controlled documentation).
Document all maintenance activities thoroughly in the Equipment Management System.
Monitor, analyze, and respond to SPC out-of-control conditions for assigned processes.
Communicate tool and area issues to Lead Technicians, Supervisors, and Area Engineers.
Support 5S activities and continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment availability.
Provide detailed pass downs to ensure smooth shift-to-shift transitions.
Safely perform work in hazardous environments using proper PPE (including SCBA or respirator).
Participate in Emergency Response Team activities when required.