Metals Equipment Technician

Samsung Electronics•Taylor, TX

1d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing complex machinery used in a semiconductor production facility. The role includes performing scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment lifespan, troubleshooting machine failures and restoring production through timely repairs, and ensuring equipment is accurately calibrated to technical specifications. The technician helps maintain equipment availability and a safe working environment. This is a full-time, on-site position at Samsung Austin Semiconductor. The current base salary range is $26.00–$33.00 per hour. Individual pay depends on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation includes a benefits package and may include incentive compensation. Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance. The position may involve access to information or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws. Employment may depend on verifying U.S. Person status or the employer obtaining any required export license. Applicants must not disclose or encourage the use of confidential or proprietary information belonging to a current or former employer or another entity.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on equipment maintenance or troubleshooting experience; semiconductor experience is preferred, while related high-tech manufacturing, industrial, or military experience is acceptable.
Alternatively, a high school education plus 3–4 years of strong technical or trade experience, such as electrical, mechanical, or vacuum systems experience.
Proven ability to troubleshoot to the component level, read schematics, and work with vacuum, RF, and pneumatic systems.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor equipment maintenance experience on specific tool platforms (3–5+ years stated in the posting).

Responsibilities

Execute preventive maintenance cycles and inspections, and manage key consumables to help prevent unplanned downtime.
Identify alarms, diagnose equipment status, perform root cause analysis, and carry out emergency repairs to restore normal operations.
Check key equipment parameters, evaluate equipment capability, and analyze performance trends.
Participate in equipment setup, including verifying equipment position and managing maker-company work.
Manage equipment-centered changes and perform required hardware validations.
Perform production-line patrols to check for leaks and maintain the production environment.
Monitor equipment-specific data to anticipate failures and maintain optimal operating conditions.
Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate production machinery.