Onsite Semiconductor Equipment Technician (1st Shift)

The Semiconductor Equipment Technician is a UCT employee supporting the UCT Products Division, working onsite at Intel’s fab in South Chandler, AZ. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and testing semiconductor equipment and integrated systems within the fab environment.

This is a hands-on technical role working across mechanical and electrical systems, supporting both initial installation and ongoing equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission UCT semiconductor equipment and systems


• Integrate third-party components (pumps, subsystems, etc.)


• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on installed equipment


• Conduct testing and validation to ensure proper system operation


• Diagnose and perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues


• Read and interpret:
  
  
  
  • Electrical schematics
  
  
  • Mechanical drawings
  
  
  
  


• Support:
  
  
  
  • Equipment startup
  
  
  • Performance verification
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate with:
  
  
  
  • Engineering teams
  
  
  • Site leads
  
  
  • Customer (Intel) stakeholders
  
  
  
  


• Document:
  
  
  
  • Work performed
  
  
  • Issues identified
  
  
  • System performance
  
  
  
  


• Support equipment upgrades and improvements


• Follow all safety and cleanroom protocols

Required Skills & Experience 

• Experience with:
  
  
  
  • Equipment installation or mechanical assembly
  
  
  • Preventive maintenance or equipment servicing
  
  
  
  


• Basic electrical troubleshooting capability


• Ability to read schematics/drawings


• Experience using hand tools


• Strong attention to detail and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

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  • Semiconductor fab or subfab experience
  
  
  • Equipment install + PM combination experience ✅ (ideal target)
  
  
  • Vacuum systems / pumps
  
  
  • Field service or OEM experience
  
  
  • Military technical experience
  
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Technical certification or associate degree preferred


• 1+ year in:
  
  
  
  • Technical manufacturing
  
  
  • Mechanical assembly
  
  
  • Field service or installation
  
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Onsite at Intel – South Chandler, AZ (Ocotillo Campus)


• Work performed across fab and subfab areas


• Significant walking across a large campus


• Primarily hands-on installation work

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry up to ~30 lbs


• Extended standing and walking


• Use of cleanroom PPE and respirator when required