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Manufacturing Equipment Technician (MTE) - Day Shift - Shift 5

Intel is hiring a Manufacturing Equipment Technician (MTE) - Day Shift - Shift 5 in Phoenix, United States. It pays $60k-$117k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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  • Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
  • Level lists 823 other open roles at Intel.

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Manufacturing equipment technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing semiconductor cleanroom equipment.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

Intel Corporation is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, designing and manufacturing the vital technologies that power our connected world. Within Intel, the Advanced Packaging Technology Development - Substrate and Wafer Assembly (ATPD: SWA) team is at the cutting edge of micro processing evolution. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of leading-edge, cost-effective substrate packaging solutions, enabling the next generation of high-performance computing.

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Technician (MTE) - Day Shift - Shift 5 to join our cleanroom operations in Arizona. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing the advanced machinery that makes our microchip packaging possible. Working under general supervision in a fast-paced R&D and production cleanroom, you will support state-of-the-art wet chemistry, plating, and dry high-vacuum toolsets, driving continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

Shift Information

This role operates on Shift 5: 6:00 AM – 6:18 PM on an alternating weekly schedule:

Sun-Tues and alternating Wednesday days

Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot & Repair: Perform complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to diagnose and repair non-functioning semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
  • Maintenance & Calibration: Conduct routine setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance on high-tech wet chemistry, plating, and dry high-vacuum toolsets.
  • Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and operating manuals to assemble or dismantle hardware.
  • Documentation & Compliance: Systematically document all maintenance events, repairs, findings, and parts usage in tracking databases.
  • Collaborative Optimization: Partner with engineering, process, and support teams to conduct root-cause analyses, reduce equipment downtime, and implement yield improvement initiatives.

As a Successful Candidate, You Will Bring:

  • Strong Judgment & Initiative: Proactively makes data-driven decisions and resolves nonstandard equipment and process anomalies.
  • Adaptable & Resilient: Thrives under minimal supervision in a fast-paced, rapidly shifting manufacturing environment.
  • Team-Oriented & Self-Motivated: Strong individual ownership of tasks balanced with a dedication to collaborative team goals.
  • Multitasking Agility: Welcomes the opportunity to manage multiple toolsets and priorities concurrently.
  • Analytical Problem Solver: Logical mindset geared toward systematic troubleshooting and interpretation of equipment logs.
  • Effective Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with peers, engineers, and internal stakeholders.

Are you ready to shape the future of technology and build a world-class career in semiconductor manufacturing? Apply today to join the Intel ATPD team in Arizona!

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience would be obtained through a combination of prior education level classes, and current level school classes, projects, research and relevant previous job and/or internship experience. This Position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.


Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet at least one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or
  • Associate degree in a technical field or
  • High School Diploma/GED with:
    • 2.5+ years of Equipment Maintenance Experience
    • or 3+ years of Technical Experience
    • or 4+ years of Field Service Engineer-level semiconductor maintenance experience or Military Technical Experience.

  • This position requires:
    • Lift 25-pound parts 1-2 times per-shift (on average)
    • Climb and perform work on ladders 1-3 times per shift (on average)
    • Standing and walking for up to 80% of the workday.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience:
    • Troubleshooting, installation, repair, and operation of electronics equipment, wafer fabrication tools, or assembly/test tools.
    • Working with wet chemistry, plating, and/or dry high-vacuum equipment in a manufacturing or RD environment.
    • Use of electrical and/or mechanical measuring devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, and micrometers.
    • Use of torque wrenches and other standard hand tools.
    • Reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
    • Working on and repairing mechanical and/or electrical equipment systems in a manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial environment.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 5 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $60,450.00-116,640.00 USD (Hourly Role)

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

How we rate this

Manufacturing Equipment Technician (MTE) - Day Shift - Shift 5 at Intel rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Equipment TroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceSemiconductor ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisElectrical Diagnostics

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