Semiconductor Technical Trainer – Photolithography Equipment

We are seeking a Photolithography Training Engineer / Technical Instructor to join our San Jose team. In this role, you will combine semiconductor equipment expertise with technical training and course development, delivering high-impact training programs for advanced photolithography systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.

This is a hands-on role working in cleanroom and fab environments, supporting both internal teams and global customers through structured training, equipment demonstrations, and technical content development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training on photolithography equipment for internal teams and customers (onsite and customer locations)
• Conduct classroom and cleanroom-based instruction covering operation, maintenance, installation, and applications
• Develop, update, and maintain technical training materials, manuals, and procedures
• Ensure accuracy of service procedures to support field service engineers and customer operations
• Manage and maintain training lab equipment and cleanroom readiness
• Conduct technical presentations and lead knowledge-sharing sessions
• Gather customer feedback to improve training programs and learning outcomes
• Support troubleshooting and hands-on demonstrations in a cleanroom/fab environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of semiconductor industry experience
• Background in field service, semiconductor equipment, or process engineering
• Hands-on experience with hardware, mechanical/electrical systems, or tool maintenance
• Prior experience as a technical trainer or instructor (strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments (full PPE required)

Preferred Experience

• Photolithography or semiconductor process equipment experience
• Cleanroom / fab manufacturing environment experience
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills (tools, robotics, or system components)
• Experience training engineers or customers in technical environments

Additional Details

• On-site role in San Jose, CA (no remote option)
• Up to 30–50% travel (primarily domestic, occasional international)
• Mix of 70% training delivery / 30% course development
• Work includes cleanroom, classroom, and hands-on equipment environments