About this role
**The opportunity** Are you passionate about driving innovation and ensuring maximum uptime of semiconductor production tools? As a Diffusion Maintenance Engineer/Technician, you play a vital role in ensuring the availability, reliability, and continuous improvement of our semiconductor production tool park. Your focus is on the corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance of diffusion equipment, working cross-functionally to drive safety, productivity, and general tool and workflow optimizations across the production line. **How you’ll make an impact** Ensure maximum uptime of semiconductor production tools through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of diffusion equipment Drive continuous improvement in equipment performance, applying workplace safety and efficiency practices aligned with 6S methodology Collaborate closely with other maintenance, process, and production teams to achieve performance goals and optimize line efficiency Participate in tool upgrades and modernization projects to enhance tool capability and reliability Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of maintenance activities, equipment status, and system performance Support root-cause analysis and problem resolution for technical issues within the team Train and mentor colleagues in the areas of diffusion, safety, and best maintenance practices Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, procedures and documentations **Your background** Hands-on experience in maintenance of semiconductor production tools Solid understanding of electronics, mechanics and pneumatics Experience with diffusion systems (e.g. ASM, centrotherm ovens) Familiarity with metrology tools for process control (e.g., Surfscan, Semilab WT-2000) Additional training or expertise in vacuum systems or related technologies Completed technical vocational training (e.g., Automation Technician, Electronics Technician, or similar field) Willingness to work in shifts is a must Strong team player with problem-solving mentality, organizational skills, and proficiency in English (German is a plus) **More about us** Hitachi Energy offers you interesting tasks in a highly motivated team and an open communication style. Through an individual and practice-oriented induction plan, we will support you to quickly gain professional confidence to be able to work independently with high level of personal responsibility. **Accessibility and reasonable accommodation** Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. **Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment** As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. **Background Screening and Security Checks** As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.