Manufacturing Technician (CVD)

Location: Tempe, Arizona, United States

Salary: $27.50–$37.40 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops and services materials engineering equipment used to manufacture semiconductor chips and advanced displays.

What you will do

• Build, repair, and test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies using work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, and parts lists.
• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on CVD reactors and subsystems, including vacuum pumps, gas panels, mass flow controllers, RF generators, and chillers.
• Diagnose tool failures, perform root-cause analysis, replace parts, clean chambers, and support tool upgrades and retrofits.
• Assist process engineers with process runs, recipe setup, parameter adjustments, process stability, and wafer or product quality verification.
• Maintain maintenance logs and process deviation records while following SOPs, EHS standards, and cleanroom gowning requirements.
• Support continuous improvement through 5S, Kaizen, and Lean manufacturing initiatives; train lower-level technicians and assist with quality issues.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical diploma in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, or equivalent experience with semiconductor or high-vacuum systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with CVD or vacuum-based deposition equipment such as SiC, Si, PECVD, LPCVD, or ALD tools; the posting also references 4–7 years of semiconductor, display, comparable industry, or military experience.
• Experience machining and grinding ceramic materials, quartz, and coated parts.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, schematics, and maintenance manuals, with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom and perform physically demanding tasks involving prolonged standing, lifting, ladders, tight spaces, hand and power tools, and required PPE.
• Relocation is not eligible for this position.

Nice to have

• Experience with PLC controls, gas delivery systems, or hazardous materials handling.
• Proficiency in multiple semiconductor manufacturing concepts and processes.
• People leadership experience with teams of five or more and the ability to lead technical projects with minimal supervision.
• ASSEET or BSEET qualification, including DeVry or TSTC programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee health and wellbeing.
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs, where applicable.
• Regular full-time employment with up to 10% travel referenced in the preferred qualifications.