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 team. In 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- 3–5 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 driver's license with the ability to travel up to 30–50%
- 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
- 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
- Approximately 30–50% travel, primarily domestic
- Occasional international travel (1–2 times per year)
- Travel durations typically 1–2 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.