Bridge Tronic Global | Irvine, California | On-site
Bridge Tronic Global (BTG), a semiconductor equipment company located in Irvine, California, is looking for a mechanically inclined Equipment Technician or Engineer to join our Technical Operations (Tech Ops) division.
BTG buys, sells, refurbishes, and services semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with a focus on legacy KLA metrology and inspection systems. Our work helps semiconductor manufacturers keep established equipment operating reliably and extend its useful life.
This hands-on position focuses on repairing, rebuilding, calibrating, and testing equipment at our Irvine facility. We welcome experienced semiconductor technicians and engineers, as well as mechanically skilled candidates with transferable repair experience. Prior KLA or semiconductor experience is a significant advantage but is not required.
Equipment Refurbishment and Technical Responsibilities
- Inspect equipment, assess its condition, and identify needed repairs and replacement parts.
- Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble equipment and precision mechanical assemblies.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems and support electrical, optical, and software troubleshooting as appropriate to your experience and training.
- Perform preventive maintenance, adjustments, alignment, and calibration using established procedures and guidance from the technical team.
- Test equipment after repairs to verify proper operation, measurement performance, and repeatability.
- Help prepare systems for factory acceptance testing (FAT) and customer delivery.
- Document findings, repairs, parts used, equipment settings, and test and calibration results.
- Communicate project progress, parts requirements, and technical issues to the team.
- Support equipment upgrades and improvements to refurbishment procedures and work instructions.
- Maintain an organized work area and follow applicable safety, equipment handling, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand tools to work on equipment and components.
- A practical, methodical approach to troubleshooting and solving mechanical problems.
- Ability to follow technical instructions and perform careful, accurate work.
- Basic computer skills for email, technical documents, and maintenance records.
- Dependability, good organization, and clear communication with coworkers.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and ask for guidance when needed.
- Willingness to learn unfamiliar equipment and develop new technical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience maintaining, repairing, refurbishing, or servicing semiconductor equipment at a fab, equipment manufacturer, or service company.
- Experience with electrical or electronic systems, optics, motion controls, pneumatic systems, or vacuum systems.
- Ability to read schematics and technical manuals and use a multimeter or other diagnostic equipment.
- Experience with equipment computers, control software, or hardware upgrades.
- Technical schooling, military technical training, or a degree in engineering or a related field. A college degree is not required.
Candidates with repair experience in industrial machinery, automation, automotive, aviation, or other mechanical fields are also encouraged to apply.
KLA Equipment Experience is a plus
Hands-on maintenance, repair, calibration, or refurbishment experience with any of the following KLA or KLA-Tencor systems is a significant plus. Experience with one or more models is valuable.
Equipment category
KLA models
Particle Detection
4500, 5000, 5500, 6100, 6200, 6220, 6400, 6420, SP1 Classic, SP1-TBi, SP1-DLS
Resistivity and Four Point Probes
RS-35, RS-55, RS-75, RS-100
Profilers
P-10, P-11, P-12, P-15, P-16, P-22, P-22H, HRP-220
Thin Film Measurement
UV-1050, UV-1080, UV-1250SE, UV-1280SE, F5, F5X
CD-SEM
8100, 8200, 8250
Work Environment
This position works on-site at our Irvine facility. Responsibilities involve standing, bending, reaching, using hand tools, and handling equipment components, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Compensation and Benefits
- Employer contribution toward the company group medical insurance plan.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Full-time, non-exempt employment.
We look forward to hearing from you!
