Senior Megasys Technician
Merck Healthcare KGaA
Summary
EMD Electronics in Fremont, CA is adding Megasys Technicians to their team. MEGASYS offers specialized services in managing gases, chemicals and slurries, where our technicians and engineers provide critical on-site support in semiconductor manufacturing environments. Megasys Technicians will work with Engineers and Operations teams in a wafer fab cleanroom environment to ensure that existing semiconductor processing equipment is repaired and maintained in a timely manner.
Job description
Your Role
EMD Electronics in Fremont, CA is adding Megasys Technicians to their team. MEGASYS offers specialized services in managing gases, chemicals and slurries, where our technicians and engineers provide critical on-site support in semiconductor manufacturing environments. Megasys Technicians will work with Engineers and Operations teams in a wafer fab cleanroom environment to ensure that existing semiconductor processing equipment is repaired and maintained in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Perform Safety Protocol check on all equipment before maintenance or service work
- Assist with equipment upgrade or installation projects as needed
- Maintain and improve equipment performance by providing timely repair and maintenance for critical products deliverables
- Foster the adoption of continuous improvement as a way of life; creating a culture of execution
- Handle the task of installing and upgrading tools to ensure the control of cost and delivery of quality work
- Conduct thorough troubleshooting of equipment problems and report detailed findings
- Analyze equipment malfunctions and failures and accordingly develop corrective actions
- Maintain record of all equipment serviced, next due date, remarks for follow up, etc.
- Work safely with hazardous chemicals and materials
- Technicians are scheduled 12-hour compressed shifts, including nights and weekends
Physical Attributes
- Lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs
- Working with toxic materials requiring the use of a respirator
- Crouching, climbing a stepstool, reaching, twisting
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor fab environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or other Engineering or Technical discipline
- Vacuum experience with UHV on PVD and/or CVD systems as well as ALD Chambers
- Ability to debug systems with the help of schematics and manuals
- Ability to work without supervision
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Familiarity with engineering drawings and the materials used for maintenance
- Motivated, focused self-starter with high energy
- Excellent computer skills
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor fab environment
- Perform safety protocol checks on equipment
- Assist with equipment upgrade or installation projects
- Maintain and improve equipment performance through timely repair and maintenance
- Conduct thorough troubleshooting of equipment problems and report detailed findings
- Analyze equipment malfunctions and failures and develop corrective actions
- Maintain records of equipment serviced
- Work safely with hazardous chemicals and materials
- Lift a minimum of 50 lbs
- Work with toxic materials requiring the use of a respirator
- Crouch, climb a stepstool, reach, and twist
- Work 12-hour compressed shifts, including nights and weekends
- Eligible to work in the US
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Vacation Allowance
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
Company overview
Merck Healthcare KGaA is the healthcare business sector of the Merck Group, a German multinational science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt. Founded in 1668, Merck is the world's oldest operating pharmaceutical and chemical company. The Healthcare division focuses on developing innovative therapies across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, neurology & immunology, fertility, and cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrinological disorders. With approximately 62,557 employees globally, Merck Healthcare operates in more than 65 countries and generated 40% of the Group's sales in 2024. The company's oncology portfolio includes blockbuster products like Erbitux (cetuximab) for colorectal and head and neck cancers, Bavencio (avelumab) for urothelial carcinoma, and Tepmetko (tepotinib) for MET-altered cancers. In neurology, Mavenclad (cladribine) has achieved blockbuster status for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, while the fertility division has helped bring over 6 million babies into the world through products like Gonal-f. Merck Healthcare combines a strong established business with specialty innovation, delivering a diversified portfolio of therapies to millions of patients worldwide.