PCS Operations Technician - Days

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Come innovate with us! Position Summary In your role as a PCS Operations Technician you'll work alongside a talented team in the PCS (Pump, Chiller, Scrubber) Department. You'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, improving all equipment, processes, and systems used in UV wafer manufacturing.

You will also partner with Engineers, Production, and Quality to execute preventative maintenance (PM), change‑point management (CPM), failure analysis, and process rework while remaining compliant with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) protocols.

Role And Responsibilities You'll be responsible for these core areas:

• Preventative & Corrective Maintenance

• Execute PM & CPM routines per SOPs.

• Identify and implement improvement projects to shorten MTBF & increase uptime.

• Select and approve replacement parts, submit vendor invoices.

• Troubleshooting & Root‑Cause Analysis

• Conduct failure analysis using scripting and data tools.

• Anticipate potential failures and propose pre‑emptive solutions.

• Document findings in maintenance & quality systems.

• Process & Equipment Monitoring

• Monitor equipment/process performance, flag deviations, and propose inline adjustments.

• Use sophisticated analytics to evaluate operating data for continuous improvement.

• Collaboration & Communication

• Work with Engineering and Production to support system set‑up and calibration.

• Serve as liaison between Engineering and Operations on maintenance scheduling.

• Project & Change Management

• Identify new assignments or projects that align with departmental priorities.

• Participate on cross‑functional teams and contribute to high‑impact initiatives beyond routine maintenance.

• Health & Safety Compliance

• Follow all SAS FAB clean‑room protocols and PPE requirements.

• Handle hazardous chemicals and equipment per EHS guidelines.

Skills And Qualifications Here's what you'll need:

• 2+ years prior work experience
• 2-year college degree or technical school certification preferred.
• In addition, typically requires 8 years of related experience.
• Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.

The current base salary range for this role is between $18.60/hour - $60.40/hour. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance. Total Rewards At Samsung SAS, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at SAS are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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