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.

Required skills

• Strong verbal and written communication, able to present issues and solutions.
• Ability to work well in a diverse team, multi-task and with minimal supervision.
• Technical knowledge of electronics, high vacuum, pneumatics and robotics, and exposure to tools such as implanters, deposition platforms, steppers, etchers and wet benches.

Applicants who need access to technical data may have to undergo an export licensing review, except US citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals. The role requires no travel.