Job Information

Date Opened

05/01/2026

Job Type

Permanent

Industry

Semiconductor

Work Experience

3-8 years

City

Chandigarh

State/Province

Chandigarh

Country

India

Zip/Postal Code

600096

Job Description

Equipment Ownership & Maintenance

- Own and maintain assigned semiconductor manufacturing tools (Lithography, Etch, Diffusion, CVD, PVD, CMP, Implant, or Metrology).

- Ensure high equipment availability, reliability, and throughput to meet production schedules.

- Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve equipment and process-related issues.

- Reduce tool downtime by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Installation, Hook-up & Qualification

- Support tool installation, hook-up, and commissioning activities in coordination with vendors and facilities teams.

- Execute equipment qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) and handover to production.

- Assist in technology transfer, current product introduction (NPI), and ramp-up activities.

Production & Process Support

- Provide day-to-day and on-call equipment support for 24x7 fab operations.

- Work closely with Process Engineering and Manufacturing teams to maintain process stability and yield.

- Monitor equipment health using SPC/FDC charts and drive corrective actions when deviations occur.

Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

- Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) procedures.

- Maintain accurate equipment documentation, SOPs, PM checklists, and spare parts records.

- Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols and operational standards.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

- Adhere to EHS guidelines related to hazardous chemicals, gases, electrical systems,



and vacuum equipment.

- Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, ISO standards, and SEMI guidelines.

- Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Continuous Improvement

- Drive cost reduction, productivity, and cycle-time improvement initiatives.

- Support automation, tool data analysis, and equipment performance optimization projects.

- Collaborate with global engineering teams and equipment suppliers for best-practice implementation.

Requirements

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics

- Diploma holders with relevant fab equipment experience may also be considered

Experience

- 2–10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, or related high-tech manufacturing

- Hands-on experience working in a cleanroom workplace

- Exposure to 24x7 shift operations is an advantage

Technical Skills

- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment fundamentals

- Hands-on experience with vacuum systems, gas delivery systems, RF power, robotics, and PLC-based controls

- Familiarity with SPC, FDC, TPM, and basic data analysis tools

- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs;, and mechanical drawings

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

- Good communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Additional Requirements

- Willingness to work in rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call schedules

- Ability to comply with cleanroom gowning and physical job requirements

- Vendor coordination and field service experience is a plus

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