Technical Trainer – Semiconductor Equipment

Overview

We are seeking a Technical Trainer / Course Development Specialist with strong semiconductor equipment and cleanroom experience to join our San Jose-based this role you will design develop and deliver technical training programs focused on photolithography equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing.

This is a hands-on position combining technical instruction curriculum development and field-level equipment expertise. You will work closely with customers field service teams and internal engineering groups to ensure high-quality training delivery and accurate technical documentation.

The role requires full-time onsite presence in a cleanroom and training facility environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Training Delivery

• Conduct instructor-led training for internal teams and external customers on photolithography equipment
• Deliver classroom and cleanroom-based training covering operation installation preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
• Provide technical presentations and demonstrations in both onsite and customer environments

Course & Content Development

• Develop update and maintain technical training materials manuals and curricula
• Ensure training content is accurate current and aligned with equipment specifications and field service requirements
• Validate technical procedures in collaboration with engineering and field service teams

Equipment & Facility Support

• Operate maintain and prepare training equipment in cleanroom and laboratory settings
• Ensure training tools and systems are available and fully functional for demonstrations and instruction
• Support troubleshooting and verification of equipment performance

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with customers to assess training needs and collect feedback for program improvement
• Participate in technical discussions with internal teams to share knowledge and improve training effectiveness
• Support field service engineers by clarifying procedures and improving technical documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 35 years of experience in semiconductor equipment field service or technical training
• Strong background in photolithography or semiconductor capital equipment (etch deposition CMP or similar acceptable)
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom or fab environments
• Proven experience delivering technical training (classroom lab/cleanroom settings)
• Field service or equipment maintenance experience with complex electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to develop and revise technical documentation or training materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Valid drivers license with the ability to travel up to 3050%

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience as a technical trainer or instructor in semiconductor or industrial equipment
• Experience working with OEMs or wafer fab equipment vendors
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills using hand tools and diagnostic equipment
• Exposure to cleanroom protocols and semiconductor manufacturing processes
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical training programs

Work Environment

• On-site role in San Jose cleanroom and training facility
• Requires use of full cleanroom PPE (gown mask gloves safety glasses)
• Work involves close visual inspection of equipment precision components and measurement tools
• Combination of classroom instruction lab-based training and equipment demonstrations

Travel & Schedule

• Approximately 3050% travel primarily domestic
• Occasional international travel (12 times per year)
• Travel durations typically 12 weeks per assignment
• Ability to work flexible shifts as needed for training schedules and customer needs

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on semiconductor equipment expertise with instructional leadership supporting both customer success and internal capability development in a highly technical fast-paced environment.