Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician in Newburyport, Massachusetts at Rochester Electronics
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Job Description
Location: 9 Malcolm Hoyt Drive, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Base Pay: $30.29 - $41.2 / Hour
Employee Type: FT - NonExempt
Job Category: USA, Manufacturing
Description
The Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician serves as a technical lead for the maintenance and support of electromechanical process equipment in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role takes ownership of troubleshooting, leads preventive maintenance initiatives, and provides guidance to junior technicians. The Senior Technician exercises independent judgment to resolve advanced equipment issues, drives continuous improvement efforts, and acts as a key liaison between maintenance, engineering, and production teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical lead and subject matter expert for electromechanical production equipment.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures; define and implement corrective actions.
- Work from drawings, diagrams, technical manuals, and schematics to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair.
- Oversee and perform calibrations of production equipment; ensure accurate PM and calibration records are maintained.
- Develop, review, and revise PM and calibration specifications to drive continuous improvement in equipment performance and reliability.
- Lead and coordinate equipment preventive maintenance activities; evaluate effectiveness and adjust intervals as needed.
- Identify, propose, and implement equipment modifications and process improvements to increase uptime and reliability.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Facilities, and vendors for specialist advice and arrange for service support where necessary. bring new equipment online and support equipment commissioning and buy-off.
- Create, update, and implement SOPs, equipment operation specifications, and PM/calibration procedures.
- Provide technical training and mentorship to Equipment Maintenance Technician I and II team members.
- Lead or actively participate in cross-functional project teams as a technical resource.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of equipment maintenance experience in a semiconductor or precision manufacturing environment.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic fundamentals; ability to read and interpret system schematics.
- Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for complex equipment and process interactions.
- Experience with 5S methodology; ability to champion lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
- Practical experience applying structured problem-solving methods (e.g., root cause analysis, PFMEA).
- Strong ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and lead others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with all levels of manufacturing and management.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office® software suite.
- Familiarity and understanding of OSHA and any other applicable regulations.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools, precision measurement instruments, and electronic test equipment.
Summary
At Rochester Electronics, we create an excellent employee experience focused on value, performance, motivation, recognition, and career growth. Many companies say their employees are their most important asset. At Rochester Electronics, we mean it!
- Outstanding low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Rochester pays 92% of the premiums on behalf of its full-time employees
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday
- Generous match 401K program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
And so much more!
For the last 40 years, Rochester Electronics, in partnership with over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers, has provided our valued customers with a continuous source of critical semiconductors. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock encompassing more than 200,000-part numbers, providing the world’s most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) and broadest range of active semiconductors. As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester can manufacture over 70,000 device types.