Technician 2 – Equipment Maintenance

About the role

As a Technician 2 in the Equipment Maintenance group at Analog Devices’ Limerick wafer‑fabrication site, you will ensure the reliability of critical tools and automation systems within a Class 10 & Class 100 cleanroom. You will work on both planned and unplanned equipment repairs, support tool development, and help maintain next‑generation robotic platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned repairs on wafer‑fabrication tools down to the component level.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and software control faults using schematics and technical manuals.
• Support tool development projects and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Build, wire, install and maintain advanced robotic and automation systems, including 6‑axis robots and autonomous mobile robots.
• Develop and execute preventive‑maintenance schedules and document all work.
• Program, calibrate and optimise robotic systems for accuracy and efficiency.
• Present findings and recommendations to peers and management.

Required profile

• Technical background in equipment maintenance, mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to work safely in a cleanroom environment and follow strict safety protocols.
• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing faults at component level.
• Willingness to collaborate with mentors and cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Robotics (6‑axis, autonomous mobile robots)
• Mechatronics
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Software control systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Chemical system handling
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Tool diagnostics and repair
• Schematic and technical manual interpretation