Senior Technician / Equipment Engineer – Photonics Semiconductor Facility

We are currently supporting a cutting-edge photonics semiconductor company in the search for a Senior Technician / Equipment Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a highly hands-on position within a small-scale, advanced manufacturing environment, focused on equipment operation, maintenance, and reliability. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting daily fab activities while also interfacing with suppliers and contributing to technical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and supporting facility systems.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve equipment issues.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, relocation, and upgrades.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers to ensure equipment performance and process stability.
• Interface with external vendors and service providers during maintenance and repair activities.
• Support the management of suppliers, service contracts, and external maintenance services.
• Contribute to technical projects related to equipment improvements and installations.
• Manage spare parts and consumables, ensuring availability of critical components.
• Maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards, safety regulations, and cleanroom protocols.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Requirements

• Technical diploma or degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven hands-on experience in semiconductor fabs, pilot lines, or cleanroom environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and maintenance experience on complex equipment.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes (CMOS knowledge is a plus).
• Experience working with external suppliers and service engineers.
• Familiarity with maintenance procedures, spare parts management, and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on mindset.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Intermediate level of English (written and spoken).

Position Overview

• No direct team management responsibility.
• Involvement in supplier coordination and service activities at an operational level.
• Contribution to technical projects (execution and coordination).
• Strong focus on hands-on technical activities within the fab environment.

Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.