Equipment Maintenance Technician

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Job Description:

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Broadcom Lehigh Valley, PA 

B-shift (Thursday thru Saturday and every other Wednesday. 6am-6pm)

Maintenance Technician, Cleanroom

In this full-time position with competitive pay and excellent benefits (including matching 401K), you will interact with colleagues from both operations and engineering while performing activities critical to Broadcom’s success as a premier manufacturer in the high-technology semiconductor industry.  

Company History:

Broadcom is a multinational technology business that develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductors and infrastructure software. AT&T first opened the Breinigsville facility in the late 1980s and this facility served as Bell Labs’ world headquarters for optoelectronics.  Through a series of acquisitions, the Breinigsville facility is now an integral part of Broadcom’s Optical Systems Division, manufacturing InP lasers and detectors that support telecommunications customers throughout the world. 

Position Summary:

This maintenance technician position involves maintaining and repairing semiconductor processing equipment in service areas and cleanroom environments.  The technician is responsible for preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and other activities assigned by supervision. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communication with Operators, Technicians, Supervisors, and Engineers to stay current on priorities to minimizing equipment downtime and production interruptions.

• Monitoring Emaint our E-tool which tracks equipment status as well as planning ahead for scheduled downs.

• Interpreting SPC charts, historical data, and other control charts in order to determine root cause of failure.

• Performing mechanical assembly, helium leak detection for high vacuum applications, understanding and troubleshooting RF circuitry, working knowledge of PLC platforms, and electrical troubleshooting.  

• Active member of the Hazmat and Medical Emergency Response Team

• Certified to use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

• Performing tasks in cleanroom and service areas for long periods of time. 

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Enjoys working hard in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is detail-oriented.

• Exhibits strong problem-solving skills as related to equipment and manufacturing issues.

• Self-directed and able to work with limited supervision.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing or similar field.

• Minimum AAS in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Technology, or equivalent on the job training

• Proficiency in Microsoft, Oracle, and Google-based computer applications.

Working Conditions:

Duties are performed in a climate controlled, cleanroom environment which requires personnel to wear special garments.  Cleanroom suits, hoods, shoe covers and gloves are used to maintain the cleanliness of the workspace.  Personal Protective Equipment will be provided when necessary.

Location:

The Broadcom – Breinigsville, PA site is located in the Lehigh Valley near the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Reading. 

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