Equipment Technician

FormFactor Inc. • Farmers Branch, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairs of a wide range of physical equipment—machines and electrical systems to ensure continuous and safe operation for semiconductor manufacturing equipment to support high-volume production. This position works under the guidance of an Operations Manufacturing Supervisor and collaborates closely with engineering and production teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.

Requirements

• Clean Room Environment
• Communication
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Diagnostics
• Electrical Systems
• Lean Manufacturing
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Pneumatic Systems
• Reading Schematics
• Robotic Systems
• Technical Manuals
• Vacuum Systems
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on semiconductor equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related issues.
• Support production goals by minimizing equipment downtime and optimizing tool performance.
• Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and tool history in CMMS systems.
• Participate in equipment installations, qualifications, and facility readiness activities.
• Evaluate equipment performance using system parameters, log files, and machine behavior.
• Identify and implement improvements to PM checklists, documentation, and equipment databases.
• Conduct equipment calibrations and support shipping/receiving of refurbished tools.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior technicians, including PM procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve yield and process capability.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully across shifts and departments.
• Interpret operation manuals, schematics, and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and cleanroom protocols.
• Conduct routine walkthroughs to proactively identify equipment issues.
• Demonstrate familiarity with fab processes and equipment sets to ensure tools meet process criteria.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• flexible spending and savings accounts
• 401(k)
• ESPP
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed