Technician 2, Equipment Maintenance

About the role

Analog Devices International manufactures integrated circuits at its Limerick site, which includes a Class 10 cleanroom wafer fabrication facility. This Technician 2, Equipment Maintenance role sits in that cleanroom and involves repairing, troubleshooting and improving semiconductor manufacturing tools. The position is rotating shift-based, with a shift premium paid.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in tool repair, both planned and unplanned.
• Assist in root cause troubleshooting and fault finding down to component level.
• Assist in ongoing tool development and enhancement.
• Drive improvement projects individually or as part of a team, with hands-on support from a coach or mentor.
• Take part in presentations on completed work, learnings and recommendations.
• Work from technical manuals, specifications, drawings, schematics and instructions using a range of tools and test equipment.

Required profile

• Building towards a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 7) or an honours bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8); a Level 6 technical qualification with relevant experience is also acceptable.
• Experience in a regulated environment or an equipment maintenance role in manufacturing; hand-tool experience is an advantage.
• Understanding of root cause analysis, problem solving and 5-why methods, and first-time-right repair skills.
• Able to follow preventative maintenance and standard work procedures; a basic understanding of TPM is an advantage.
• Open to a 5-cycle shift pattern.
• Export licensing review may be required for non-US citizens and residents.

Required skills

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work well in a diverse team and multi-task.

What we offer

• Competitive shift premium.
• Exposure to electronics, high vacuum, pneumatics and robotics, and tools such as implanters, deposition platforms, steppers, etchers and wet benches.