Polar Semiconductor

Polar Semiconductor

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Bloomington, MN, USA · Full-time

No sponsorship$28k-$34kDetected 30 days ago
ExcelRoboticsControlsCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • We are seeking skilled FEOL Equipment Maintenance Technicians to join Polar Semiconductor in Bloomington, MN.
  • In this role, you will monitor, sustain, and improve Front-End-of-Line (FEOL) semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment.
  • This position is hands-on, highly technical, and critical to sustaining high-quality semiconductor manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on key FEOL process equipment.
  • Create, update, and improve PM procedures, check-sheets, and work instructions (controlled documentation).
  • Document all maintenance activities thoroughly in the Equipment Management System.
  • Communicate tool and area issues to Lead Technicians and Area Engineers.
  • Support 5S activities and continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment availability.
  • Safely perform work in hazardous environments using proper PPE (including SCBA or respirator).

Requirements

  • This position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a cleanroom environment, wearing full cleanroom attire.
  • Employees must be able to:
  • Associate's degree in electronics technology or related field
  • Knowledge of electronics and control systems, AC/DC circuits, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, vacuum systems, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
  • Demonstrated proficiency troubleshooting electrical circuits and electronic components.
  • Knowledge of test and calibration equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs).
  • Understanding of SPC principles and ability to respond to process control issues.
  • Complete all required safety training and perform work in compliance with safety policies.
  • Participate in Emergency Response Team activities when required.
  • Required:
  • or equivalent military training
  • or a combination of education and substantial directly related semiconductor maintenance experience.
  • Strong PC skills and familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to properly use common hand tools and PPE.
  • Strong problem-solving, time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision.
  • Preferred:

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of maintenance experience on 200mm semiconductor equipment such as ASM E2000 Epitaxy Reactors, Axcelis GSD300E Ion Implanter, Axcelis Purion Ion Implanters, or AMAT Viista Ion Implanter.
  • Understanding of Epitaxy and Ion Implant processes.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with demonstrated root-cause troubleshooting capability.
  • $28.00 - $34.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials (good faith estimate)

Compensation

  • $28.00 - $34.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials (good faith estimate)
  • Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with generous company match, paid time off starting on day one, annual incentive bonus, tuition assistance, and employee support programs such as EAP and legal/ID theft protection.

Company info

  • At Polar Semiconductor, we're on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S.-based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies.
  • With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are transforming from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry.
  • We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN.
  • Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive-grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers.
  • We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.
  • What We Offer:
  • Benefits & Other Eligible
  • We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Equal opportunity

  • Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements
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