Wafer Sort Equipment Technician

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Join Intel Malaysia's newest Advanced Packaging startup team in Penang and help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing. As part of a factory ramp from the ground up, you will work with advanced wafer manufacturing and packaging technologies, collaborate with global engineering teams, and play a key role in bringing new capabilities into high-volume production. This unique opportunity offers unparalleled exposure to factory startup activities, rapid professional growth, and the chance to leave your mark on one of Intel's most significant manufacturing expansions.

Job Summary

• The Equipment Technician plays a critical role in the startup, ramp, and sustained operation of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment supporting high-volume Advanced Packaging production.
• This position is responsible for maintaining equipment performance, reliability, and availability through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment recovery, and continuous improvement activities.
• The Equipment Technician partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and equipment suppliers to support manufacturing readiness, operational excellence, yield, quality, and factory output while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Performs electrical, mechanical, electronic, and/or mechatronic troubleshooting to identify and resolve problems with semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Performs equipment setup, calibration, preventive maintenance, repair, adjustment, component replacement, and equipment recovery in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, equipment manuals, drawings, and safety requirements.
• Monitors and analyzes equipment performance and manufacturing data to identify abnormalities, equipment degradation, and conditions that may affect equipment availability, process stability, manufacturing output, yield, or product quality.
• Responds to equipment alarms, equipment-related excursions, and manufacturing interruptions in accordance with established procedures to restore equipment to required operating conditions.
• Collects relevant equipment data, performs authorized troubleshooting, and works with Equipment, Module, and Process Engineering teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Performs routine equipment health monitoring and supports the early identification of equipment conditions or trends that could impact manufacturing performance, reliability, capacity, or manufacturing readiness.
• Works with Engineering teams to execute approved experiments, equipment characterization, process qualifications, equipment configuration changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supports equipment troubleshooting through data analysis, root cause investigation, and controlled experimentation to maintain or improve equipment availability, reliability, performance, and manufacturing readiness.
• Supports established Statistical Process Control (SPC), equipment monitoring, fault detection, and manufacturing control systems by responding to equipment-related abnormalities according to defined procedures and escalation requirements.
• Utilizes equipment performance data and system indicators to proactively identify opportunities for improved equipment stability and operational performance.
• Coordinates with OEMs, equipment suppliers, and technical support organizations for troubleshooting, repair, servicing, component replacement, equipment recovery, and reliability improvements when required.
• Works closely with Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and other support teams to resolve equipment-related manufacturing issues and support production objectives.
• Creates and maintains equipment failure reports, maintenance records, troubleshooting documentation, calibration records, qualification records, and other technical documentation supporting equipment performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• During factory startup and ramp, supports equipment installation, acceptance, setup, conversion, qualification, and manufacturing readiness activities in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and procedures.
• Contributes to the successful introduction of new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities supporting Advanced Packaging operations.
• Drives a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Performs assigned work in accordance with applicable EHS, cleanroom, quality, contamination control, and manufacturing work-control requirements.

Qualifications:

Education

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• Fresh graduates with strong technical aptitude and an interest in semiconductor manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing, Advanced Packaging, electronics manufacturing, equipment maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, automation, or other high-volume manufacturing environments is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, repair, setup, calibration, and equipment recovery.
• Familiarity with semiconductor wafer fabrication, Advanced Packaging, assembly, test, or other high-volume manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with equipment and process monitoring methodologies, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), equipment performance monitoring, excursion management, and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience interpreting equipment alarms, diagnostic information, technical documentation, schematics, engineering drawings, specifications, maintenance procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with structured troubleshooting methodologies, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, qualification, manufacturing readiness, production ramp, or equipment conversion activities is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems (AMHS), robotics, wafer handling systems, process equipment, metrology tools, automation platforms, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and manufacturing control systems is an added advantage.
• Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, or technical service organizations to support equipment troubleshooting and maintenance activities is an added advantage.

Other Requirements

• Strong technical aptitude and systematic problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic, automation, pneumatic, vacuum, and/or mechatronic systems.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing operations and the relationship between equipment condition, process stability, yield, manufacturing performance, and product quality.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical documentation, equipment manuals, schematics, specifications, maintenance procedures, and work instructions.
• Ability to identify abnormal equipment or manufacturing conditions and respond or escalate in accordance with established procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, OEMs, suppliers, and cross-functional support teams.
• Demonstrated learning agility and the ability to quickly acquire proficiency on new equipment, manufacturing processes, automation systems, and technologies.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.
• Willing and able to work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment while adhering to contamination control, safety, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support factory startup, equipment installation, qualification, production ramp, and evolving manufacturing requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.
• Willing and able to work shift schedules, including rotating day and night shifts, as required to support manufacturing operations.
• Able to support overtime, weekends, public holidays, factory startup, production ramp, and equipment recovery activities based on business and manufacturing requirements.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 9 A1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location: 

Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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