Semiconductor Equipment Technician 1 (Night Shift, Wed-Sat)

About the role

Oerlikon is looking for a Semiconductor Equipment Technician 1 for its Amherst, NY facility, working Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 pm to 8:30 am. The technician prepares and coats ESCs for the semiconductor market, delivering top-quality products on time that meet customer specifications. The role involves setting up and monitoring coating machines and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the coating system and set up and monitor the coating machines.
• Load and unload the chamber with extreme care and attention to detail.
• Pre-treat a variety of customer products using rigorous standardized methods to prepare them for coating.
• Make critical processing decisions, initiate the coating process, and disassemble and reconfigure the chamber for subsequent loads.
• Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree (2-year) in a relevant field such as Electrical / Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or Industrial / Manufacturing Technology preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing or technical trade environment may be considered in place of a 2-year degree.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry and manufacturing / production experience preferred.
• Good work ethics and team-oriented.
• Able to lift 44 pounds with extreme care; vacuum knowledge preferred but not required.

Required skills

• Computer skills, including the ability to use MS Office on the job.
• Vacuum knowledge preferred but not required.

What we offer

• Pay of $22 to $26 per hour, with possible eligibility for a discretionary incentive program.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, financial and wellness programs, and generous paid time off.
• 12 paid company holidays and 2 weeks of paid time off accrued monthly.
• All benefits available on the first day of employment.