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The Equipment Technician – Plasma Processes supports daily operations and maintenance of plasma etch and deposition tools within QCi’s thin‑film lithium niobate wafer fab. This role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable, and continuous operation of systems such as PECVD, ICP, RIE, and IBE equipment. Working closely with equipment engineers, process engineers, and operations staff, the technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment recovery activities to maximize uptime, process stability, and production throughput in a cleanroom environment.
Job Responsibility
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on plasma etch and deposition systems (e.g., PECVD, ICP, RIE, IBE)
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and vacuum system issues, including RF power, robotics, pumps, and gas delivery components
Execute equipment startup, qualification, and recovery procedures with attention to safety and process control
Respond promptly to tool alarms, process deviations, and equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime
Collaborate with equipment and process engineers to support experiments, hardware changes, and continuous improvement projects
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, fault records, and part replacement histories in equipment management systems
Support robot and wafer handling system alignment, calibration, and troubleshooting
Manage spare parts usage, assist with parts ordering, and work with vendors for field service coordination
Follow all EHS and cleanroom protocols, including safe handling of high-voltage, vacuum, cryogenic, and hazardous gas systems
Contribute to documentation development for operating procedures, PM instructions, and troubleshooting guides
Requirements
Associate's degree or technical diploma in Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field
or equivalent military/industry training
3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in semiconductor, photonics, or precision manufacturing environments
Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and robotic subsystems
Experience maintaining or operating any semi-conductor manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of high vacuum (turbomolecular, cryo, roughing), gas delivery, and motion control
Familiarity with cleanroom safety, and hazardous gas handling
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and maintenance manuals
Proficiency in using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, leak detectors, and endpoint monitors
Basic computer literacy with maintenance tracking or SPC software for logging and reporting
Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced production environment
Nice to have
Expertise with wafer handling robotics, load lock systems, and vacuum transfer modules
Background in photonics, compound semiconductor, or thin-film device fabrication
Background in photolithography equipment repair and maintenance
Hands-on knowledge of PLCs, motion controllers, or automation interfaces
Familiarity with TPM, 5S, and structured troubleshooting methods such as 8D
Demonstrated experience assisting with equipment upgrades or continuous improvement projects