MOCVD Technician
Coherent Corp.JobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Coherent Corp seeks a hands-on MOCVD Technician in Zürich to maintain epitaxy systems used in semiconductor laser materials, working with engineering and production to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operation. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on MOCVD reactors and gas, vacuum, and abatement infrastructure; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues; safely handle pressurized cylinders; monitor system data for fault diagnosis; and support measurement equipment and PLC controls. Requirements: technical apprenticeship or degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation or related field, about 3+ years of practical experience, cleanroom exposure, German proficiency (English a plus). Tips: tailor your resume to quantify uptime improvements, emphasize SPC-based process monitoring, and show safety leadership and cross-functional collaboration for onsite Zurich work.
As a MOCVD Technician, you will support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of epitaxy systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.
This is a hands-on technical role focused on maintaining complex gas, vacuum, and reactor systems that enable the production of high-performance semiconductor laser materials. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operation of critical manufacturing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
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Equipment Maintenance & Reliability
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on MOCVD reactors and associated infrastructure (gas supply, abatement, vacuum systems)
- Support maintenance of vacuum pumps and gas systems
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Troubleshooting & Repairs
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues to ensure system uptime
- Replace and maintain components such as filters, piping, and gas handling systems
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Safety & Operations
- Safely handle and exchange pressurized gas cylinders, following strict safety protocols
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Monitoring & Process Stability
- Monitor and interpret system data and logs for fault diagnosis (e.g. SPC)
- Ensure equipment availability and process stability in a production environment
- Document maintenance and service activities in line with quality standards
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Testing & Systems Support
- Support the setup and maintenance of measurement and testing systems (e.g. wafer characterisation or similar diagnostic equipment)
- Work with control systems (PLC-based) to identify and resolve operational issues
Qualifications
- Completed technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation, Industrial Mechanics, or a related field
- ~3+ years of hands-on technical experience (or strong apprenticeship background)
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, chemical processing, gas systems, vacuum systems, or similar industrial environments is a plus, but not required.
Skills & Other Requirements
- Understanding of basic physics and technical systems (pressure, gas flow, electrical fundamentals)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams
- Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial equipment
- Strong awareness of safety protocols, particularly in regulated or hazardous environments
- Ability to work in a cleanroom and safety-critical environment, including use of respiratory protection equipment (training provided)
- German working proficiency required and English language skills is a plus
- a dynamic, international environment,
- an appreciative, collegial corporate culture
- unique technical challenges for the products of the day after tomorrow
- above-average social benefits
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