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Job Title: Microelectronic Technician (2092)

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA

Pay Range : 40 50/hr. W2

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Client Northrop Grumman is looking for a Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician for their Semiconductor Fab.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of front-end and back-end semiconductor equipment (e.g., steppers, evaporators, sputters, implanters, etchers, coaters/developers, and dicing saws).
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and basic software/control issues across legacy and custom tools.
• Partner with process engineers, researchers, and tool owners to rapidly diagnose and resolve equipment problems in a dynamic Production/R&D setting.
• Log maintenance activities, downtime events, and parts usage in internal tracking systems.
• Support tool installations, decommissioning, and upgrades, including coordination with vendors and facilities teams.
• Maintain and order critical spares, consumables, and safety components.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and ensure tools meet safety, cleanliness, and calibration standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance tool uptime, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve user satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications for Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in equipment maintenance or technical trade.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with vacuum pumps, gas systems, and cleanroom operations.
• Comfortable working independently in a research-driven environment with frequent tool changeovers.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications for Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician:

• Associate degree or technical training in Mechatronics, Electronics, or related field. - Experience with legacy semiconductor tools, including both wet and dry processes.
• Exposure to low-volume, high-mix R&D or prototyping environments.
• Basic understanding of process flows across front-end and back-end semiconductor fabrication.
• Familiarity with safety protocols related to gases, chemicals, and high voltage equipment.

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