DIF Apprentice Equipment Technician (Days) (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: USA - New York - Malta; onsite work in a semiconductor cleanroom facility with alternating 12-hour day or night shifts.

Salary: $36,200.00–$59,200.00 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and location.

Company

Full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services through a global manufacturing footprint.

What you will do

• Monitor, control, and test semiconductor manufacturing equipment for production readiness.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment and tool sets.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, computer, and process-related equipment issues.
• Recover equipment after process interruptions and document events and shift handoffs.
• Communicate equipment and area status to lead technicians and engineers.
• Participate in an 18–24 month apprenticeship with college courses, structured training, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; no prior experience required.
• English fluency required for written and verbal communication.
• Basic reading, writing, computer navigation, Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a cleanroom while wearing required cleanroom clothing and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, reach, use hand tools, and work on computers for most of a 12-hour shift; periodic lifting of at least 50 pounds is required.
• Availability for flexible alternating day or night shifts, working 3–4 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience in automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, or electrical work.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Experience with hand tools, quality workmanship, troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience reviewing statistical process control charts and participating in continuous improvement projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition-supported career development through accredited educational programs.
• Quarterly performance bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Hiring process

• Employment is conditional on applicable pre-employment requirements.
• The role may require obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance, including review of citizenship and background information.