Metals Equipment Technician - Nights

Samsung • Taylor, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is hiring an Equipment Technician to install, maintain, repair, and calibrate complex machinery used in semiconductor production. The role performs scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and extend hardware life, diagnoses equipment failures and performs rapid repairs, and verifies that equipment is calibrated to technical specifications. The technician helps maintain equipment availability and a safe production environment.

The position is an on-site night-shift role on B Shift: Sunday through Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with alternating Saturdays. The current base salary range is $26.00–$33.00 per hour. Employment may be contingent on meeting U.S. export-control requirements, including verification of U.S. Person status or the employer obtaining any necessary export license.

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 work.
• 3–5+ years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience on specific tool platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot to component level, read schematics, and work with vacuum, RF, and pneumatic systems.

Nice To Haves

• Semiconductor equipment maintenance experience; related high-tech manufacturing, industrial, or military experience is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance cycles and inspections, and manage key consumables to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Identify alarms, diagnose equipment status, perform root cause analysis, and make emergency repairs to restore normal operation.
• 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.
• Conduct production-line patrols to check for leaks and maintain the production environment.
• Monitor equipment-specific data to predict failures and maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate production equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite cafés and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off, 2 personal holidays, and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED