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Equipment Maintenance Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial technology. Employers in manufacturing, utilities, and aerospace file LCAs with DOL to certify the prevailing wage before petitioning USCIS.
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Join our organization and support our vision to inspire future technology through leading semiconductor solutions.
Diodes deliver advanced analog and power semiconductor solutions to the world’s leading technology companies, driving innovation, efficiency, and performance across high‑growth markets. Our teams collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, support and corporate functions in a fast‑paced, transparent culture guided by our core values:
Integrity
Commitment
Innovation.
We design reliable technology that improves the world—while prioritizing sustainability, safety, and employee well‑being.
We have an exciting opportunity within Diodes for an Equipment Maintenance Technician.
Location
South Portland, ME
Compensation
Pay range $40 to $60/hr. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic considerations. Incentive compensation and benefits may also be available.
Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k with company match, company paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability and standard life insurance policy. We also provide paid time off and have an employee wellness program.
About the Role
Diodes Incorporated is seeking Experienced Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technicians interested in nightshift to join our South Portland Maine Facility. These positions require a flexible schedule, and the willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, with 3 days on/3 days off.
- Nightshift provides a 15% shift differential on top of the base pay with working hours: 6:00pm to 6:00am.
- Initial work hours may involve daytime training, 8:00am to 5:00pm, 5 days per week for 10 to 52 weeks.
- Work is performed within a clean room environment that requires the wearing of a smock, hood, booties, latex gloves, and safety glasses.
- Position may require the use of airline respirators and may require occasional wearing of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, aprons, gauntlets, and full-face masks.
- Requires standing for up to 75% of shift and lifting of objects that weigh up to 50 lbs.
- May require work with hazardous gases, chemicals, and high voltage.
What You’ll Do
Our Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for multiple activities in support of manufacturing, focusing on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, and continuous improvements. These repairs and procedures are performed in an environment where toxic gas, acids, solvents, high voltage, and kinetic energy hazards may exist. Candidate must be comfortable working around chemicals in a fast-paced industrial setting.
Tools You’ll Use
- Axcelis NV-GSD200, GSD200E2, GSDHE, and NV8200P as well as AG Associates 8108 RTP tools and/or;
- Applied P5000, Endura and Centura tools and CMP tool sets and/or;
- CD SEMs: Hitachi CS5000, AMAT NanoSEM & AMAT VeraSEM, DDP: AMAT COMPLUS, AMAT G2 SEM & Rudolph AUGUST NSX-95, Fab Metrology: KLA Tencor, Rudolph, CDEs, Coat & Develop: TEL ACT8, FSI PS2100 tracks & SVG90 tracks, Lithography: ASML 5500 I-line steppers & ASML 5500 DUV steppers.
What You’ll Gain
- Build strong connections through networking and mentoring with members of Diodes’ highly skilled workforce
- Collaboration and exposure to a global team and resources
- Gain Practical, project-based experience that strengthens your technical and professional skills.
Who You Are
- Possess an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies or Electromechanical Technologies or Military Equivalent, or other relevant equipment maintenance education/experience.
- Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems that may include support equipment such as servo motors and controllers, stepper motors and controllers, AC motors and controllers, and DC motors and controllers.
- Troubleshoot and repair electro-pneumatic systems that include solenoid valves, gate valves, high vacuum isolation valves, vacuum pumps and pneumatic logic circuits.
- The completion of all scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and repair procedures in a timely, accurate, and safe manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A safety-minded approach is required: employees must be able to learn, understand and follow all safety documentation, specs and protocol, including LOTO. Must also be able to identify any/all safety concerns and regulatory violations in order to eradicate them.
- The ability to consistently take initiative and drive one’s own work at a high level.
- Be cross trained in other areas as needed.
- Comfortable handling chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents.
- Comfortable handling gas systems, including toxic, corrosive, flammable, pyrophoric, and asphyxiant gases.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical issues and vacuum systems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics.
- Ability to use digital multimeters and voltage supplies.
- Semiconductor equipment knowledge preferred.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment, and as part of a team.
- The flexibility to work outside of normal schedule, cross train, (learn more than one job or operation) and multi-task as needed.
Diodes Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Life at Diodes
Join our organization and support our vision to inspire future technology through leading semiconductor solutions.
Diodes deliver advanced analog and power semiconductor solutions to the world’s leading technology companies, driving innovation, efficiency, and performance across high‑growth markets. Our teams collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, support and corporate functions in a fast‑paced, transparent culture guided by our core values:
Integrity
Commitment
Innovation.
We design reliable technology that improves the world—while prioritizing sustainability, safety, and employee well‑being.
We have an exciting opportunity within Diodes for an Equipment Maintenance Technician.
Location
South Portland, ME
Compensation
Pay range $40 to $60/hr. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic considerations. Incentive compensation and benefits may also be available.
Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k with company match, company paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability and standard life insurance policy. We also provide paid time off and have an employee wellness program.
About the Role
Diodes Incorporated is seeking Experienced Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Technicians interested in nightshift to join our South Portland Maine Facility. These positions require a flexible schedule, and the willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, with 3 days on/3 days off.
- Nightshift provides a 15% shift differential on top of the base pay with working hours: 6:00pm to 6:00am.
- Initial work hours may involve daytime training, 8:00am to 5:00pm, 5 days per week for 10 to 52 weeks.
- Work is performed within a clean room environment that requires the wearing of a smock, hood, booties, latex gloves, and safety glasses.
- Position may require the use of airline respirators and may require occasional wearing of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, aprons, gauntlets, and full-face masks.
- Requires standing for up to 75% of shift and lifting of objects that weigh up to 50 lbs.
- May require work with hazardous gases, chemicals, and high voltage.
What You’ll Do
Our Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for multiple activities in support of manufacturing, focusing on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, and continuous improvements. These repairs and procedures are performed in an environment where toxic gas, acids, solvents, high voltage, and kinetic energy hazards may exist. Candidate must be comfortable working around chemicals in a fast-paced industrial setting.
Tools You’ll Use
- Axcelis NV-GSD200, GSD200E2, GSDHE, and NV8200P as well as AG Associates 8108 RTP tools and/or;
- Applied P5000, Endura and Centura tools and CMP tool sets and/or;
- CD SEMs: Hitachi CS5000, AMAT NanoSEM & AMAT VeraSEM, DDP: AMAT COMPLUS, AMAT G2 SEM & Rudolph AUGUST NSX-95, Fab Metrology: KLA Tencor, Rudolph, CDEs, Coat & Develop: TEL ACT8, FSI PS2100 tracks & SVG90 tracks, Lithography: ASML 5500 I-line steppers & ASML 5500 DUV steppers.
What You’ll Gain
- Build strong connections through networking and mentoring with members of Diodes’ highly skilled workforce
- Collaboration and exposure to a global team and resources
- Gain Practical, project-based experience that strengthens your technical and professional skills.
Who You Are
- Possess an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies or Electromechanical Technologies or Military Equivalent, or other relevant equipment maintenance education/experience.
- Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems that may include support equipment such as servo motors and controllers, stepper motors and controllers, AC motors and controllers, and DC motors and controllers.
- Troubleshoot and repair electro-pneumatic systems that include solenoid valves, gate valves, high vacuum isolation valves, vacuum pumps and pneumatic logic circuits.
- The completion of all scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and repair procedures in a timely, accurate, and safe manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A safety-minded approach is required: employees must be able to learn, understand and follow all safety documentation, specs and protocol, including LOTO. Must also be able to identify any/all safety concerns and regulatory violations in order to eradicate them.
- The ability to consistently take initiative and drive one’s own work at a high level.
- Be cross trained in other areas as needed.
- Comfortable handling chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents.
- Comfortable handling gas systems, including toxic, corrosive, flammable, pyrophoric, and asphyxiant gases.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical issues and vacuum systems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics.
- Ability to use digital multimeters and voltage supplies.
- Semiconductor equipment knowledge preferred.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment, and as part of a team.
- The flexibility to work outside of normal schedule, cross train, (learn more than one job or operation) and multi-task as needed.
Diodes Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Equipment Maintenance Technician
Verify your degree matches the role
H-1B approval hinges on a direct connection between your degree field and the maintenance technician duties. A mechanical or electrical engineering degree maps cleanly; a general science degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm the typical education requirement before applying.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Manufacturers and utilities with federal contracts are required to use E-Verify, which correlates strongly with active H-1B filing programs. Filtering your search to E-Verify-enrolled facilities narrows the field to employers already set up to sponsor work authorization.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Equipment Maintenance Technicians in your target metro before your offer call so you understand the floor.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's LCA data
Search Migrate Mate's verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history to identify employers who have sponsored Equipment Maintenance Technician roles before. Past LCA filings are the clearest signal that a facility has the HR infrastructure and legal counsel to sponsor again.
Request premium processing at the offer stage
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, which creates uncertainty for both you and the hiring manager. Ask during offer negotiation whether the employer will file with premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day decision and reduces the gap between offer and start date.
Align your start date with the cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 earliest start date. If you receive an offer before the March lottery registration window, your petition can't be filed until after selection. Build this into your timeline so the employer doesn't rescind the offer expecting an earlier start.
H-1B Visa Equipment Maintenance Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Equipment Maintenance Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that a specialty occupation normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Equipment Maintenance Technician roles at advanced manufacturing, aerospace, or semiconductor facilities often meet this standard when the duties involve complex systems requiring engineering knowledge. General maintenance roles at smaller facilities may not qualify without careful documentation from the employer.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for maintenance technician roles?
Semiconductor fabrication, aerospace, utilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing are the industries most likely to sponsor Equipment Maintenance Technician roles on H-1B visas. These sectors operate highly specialized equipment where a degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering is genuinely required. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by industry on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA filing history by occupation and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from my maintenance technician job?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing your H-1B employment to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the country. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before the grace period ends to maintain continuous status. USCIS does not automatically notify you when the grace period starts, so tracking your last day of employment is your responsibility.
Can my H-1B employer transfer me to a different facility or work site?
Yes, but a change in worksite location requires the employer to file an amended LCA with DOL before you begin work at the new site if the new location is in a different metropolitan statistical area. This is a compliance step many employers overlook. If your role involves traveling to multiple client sites, the employer must post LCA notices at each location where you work for more than a brief period.
Does equipment maintenance technician experience count toward H-1B eligibility if I don't have a bachelor's degree?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of bachelor's-level education, so 12 years of documented relevant experience can satisfy the degree requirement in theory. In practice, this equivalency path faces heavier USCIS scrutiny for technician roles and requires a credentials evaluation from a qualified evaluator. Most employers filing H-1B petitions for this occupation prefer candidates with a formal engineering or technology degree to reduce petition risk.