D1 Equipment Technician

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

SUMMARY: 

Qorvo is looking for a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician that will fit well into the company culture. We are seeking a candidate who is intelligent and flexible – someone who can change priorities at a moment’s notice and someone who is enthusiastic about learning and growing as a technician in the semiconductor industry. 

This is a non-exempt position working on a compressed work week shift – day shift (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.). This is a factory position and requires wearing cleanroom attire and working in a cleanroom environment. You may be required to wear PPE and be exposed to hazardous processing materials. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for performing scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance on wafer fabrication equipment 
• Work closely with the factory management team to prioritize job tasks 
• Work closely with peers, supervisor, and engineering team to deeply understand root cause of failure and use those learnings to continuously improve equipment availability to meet production goals 
• Work with vendors, field service and technical representatives, and may be required to attend classes, seminars, vendor training if required 
• Attend shift pass-down meetings and communicate daily activities 
• Document all work performed on equipment 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Educational Requirements: Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent military experience required. Rare exceptions for long term industry technicians 
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on technical maintenance experience in high volume semiconductor environment to include photolithography experience
• Experience to include replacement photo MT with specific TEL and C&D 
• The ideal candidate will have direct experience on wafer fabrication equipment in a cleanroom environment 
• Candidate must adhere to all company safety protocols 
• Demonstrated proficiency in collaboration with others to make improvements through experimentation and drive toward standardized methods 
• Strong mechanical, electronic, and troubleshooting skills required 
• Candidate must have solid workplace soft skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in English 
• Candidate must be comfortable navigating and operating computers and have a basic familiarity of MS Office programs 
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and responsibilities 
• Hands-on participation and strong sense of ownership 
• Ability to work under minimum supervision in a fast paced, high volume production environment 
• Must be physically capable of standing/walking up to 12 hours per shift and lift up to 35 pounds 
• Must be physically capable of supporting equipment maintenance that requires occasionally bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, squatting, etc. 
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for possible work handling hazardous materials 
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment 

SPECIFIC TOOL NEEDS: 

We are interviewing technician applicants for all toolsets, but we have a priority need for Photo Lithography Equipment Techs with TEL ACT8 and C&D Tracks experience. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO   

 We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.