Manufacturing Technician
Onsemi
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Description
The Equipment Technician is responsible for the operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, setup, qualification, and continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment within the Back Metal Department. The role supports equipment availability and manufacturing performance by minimizing downtime, maintaining equipment reliability, and ensuring all work complies with safety, cleanroom, contamination control, and ESD requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot semiconductor Back Metal manufacturing equipment to minimize equipment downtime and support achievement of production targets.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on Back Metal equipment in accordance with established maintenance procedures.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, vacuum, sensor, and control-related issues during preventive maintenance and equipment breakdowns.
- Perform consumables replacement, equipment setup, qualification, and buy-off activities following maintenance, repairs, upgrades, or engineering changes.
- Interpret equipment alarms, logs, and diagnostic information to identify equipment failures and support timely equipment recovery.
- Escalate critical equipment issues promptly and provide clear and effective communication during major equipment downtime events.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment technical manuals.
- Support equipment involving PLC systems, sensors, servo motors, robotics, vacuum systems, pumps, vision systems, and automated wafer-handling mechanisms.
- Use appropriate measuring and diagnostic instruments, including digital multimeters, calipers, pressure gauges, and vacuum gauges.
- Understand machine interlocks and safety circuits and comply with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and optimize tool availability, utilization, cycle time, reliability, and operating cost.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, technical learning, problem-solving initiatives, and skills development.
- Follow all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner.
- Comply with cleanroom protocols, contamination control requirements, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures.
- Complete all required maintenance records, equipment reports, checklists, and technical documentation accurately and on time.
- Work effectively with Production, Process, Equipment, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations.
- Communicate equipment status, technical issues, and recovery progress clearly to relevant stakeholders.
- Support normal shift or shift operations, including weekend coverage and on-call duties when required to support manufacturing operations.
Qualifications
- Diploma in one of the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Basic understanding of:
- Mechanical systems, including motors, bearings, and alignment.
- Electrical systems, including wiring, sensors, and basic PLC concepts.
- Pneumatic systems.
- Preventive maintenance procedures and equipment safety standards.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, equipment diagrams, and machine manuals.
- Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Willing to work in a cleanroom environment and comply with cleanroom, ESD, and safety requirements.
- Able to work normal shift or rotating shift and provide weekend or on-call support when required.
Others
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- We welcome individuals who are eager to learn, adaptable, and passionate about building a career in the semiconductor industry.
- Comprehensive training will be provided to develop the technical skills and equipment knowledge required to succeed in the role.
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About this role
Onsemi's Manufacturing Technician role in Seremban supports semiconductor production by keeping Back Metal Department equipment running reliably. You'll operate and maintain complex manufacturing systems—handling preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, replacing consumables, and qualifying equipment after repairs or upgrades. The work spans PLC systems, vacuum equipment, robotics, sensors, and automated wafer handlers, requiring you to read schematics, interpret equipment logs, and use diagnostic instruments to minimize downtime and meet production targets.
The position demands a diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering, plus foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems and preventive maintenance practices. You'll need to read technical drawings, work comfortably with Microsoft Office tools, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities. Cleanroom compliance, ESD protocols, and safety procedures—including Lockout/Tagout—are non-negotiable parts of the role.
This is a full-time, in-office position in Seremban that includes shift work, weekend coverage, and on-call duties as needed. Onsemi explicitly welcomes fresh graduates and commits to comprehensive training to build your technical expertise. If you're starting your career in semiconductor manufacturing and want hands-on experience with industrial equipment in a structured learning environment, this role offers a clear entry point.
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $80,000
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