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Equipment Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline. Employers in semiconductor, biotech, and advanced manufacturing regularly file LCAs for these roles and are among the most active H-1B sponsors.
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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 Technician
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Equipment Technician duties. An electrical engineering or mechatronics degree strengthens your case; a general business degree likely won't hold up under scrutiny during adjudication.
Check the O*NET profile before applying
The O*NET occupation profile for Equipment Technicians lists the education, skills, and tasks USCIS adjudicators reference when evaluating specialty occupation status. Confirm your resume language mirrors the documented requirements for this SOC code.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing history
Semiconductor fabrication, medical device manufacturing, and aerospace firms file LCAs for Equipment Technician roles at higher rates than general manufacturers. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history for this specific occupation.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Any employer sponsoring your H-1B must be E-Verify enrolled before your status is approved. Ask HR directly during the offer stage so you aren't surprised after petition filing begins.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, SOC code, and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the Level I through Level IV thresholds for your metro area.
Ask about cap-gap coverage if you're on OPT
If you're transitioning from OPT, your employer must file your H-1B petition before your EAD expires to trigger cap-gap protection. Confirm your employer's timeline for initiating the USCIS filing relative to the March registration window.
H-1B Visa Equipment Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Equipment Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Equipment Technician jobs in semiconductor, biotech, or aerospace environments with explicit engineering degree requirements typically qualify. Roles described as requiring only vocational training or an associate degree are more vulnerable to a Request for Evidence.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Equipment Technician jobs?
Semiconductor manufacturers, contract research organizations, and medical device firms are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Equipment Technician roles. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by occupation on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application filing history so you can see which companies have an active track record before you apply.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Equipment Technician H-1B offers?
Your employer must certify to DOL that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specific job title, SOC code, and work location. Wages vary significantly between metropolitan areas and between wage levels. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage tiers for your region before finalizing any offer.
Can an Equipment Technician be sponsored for H-1B if they hold a three-year degree?
USCIS accepts a three-year bachelor's degree combined with relevant post-degree work experience as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree in many cases, but the evaluation is fact-specific. A credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service documenting the equivalency strengthens the petition. Your employer's immigration attorney should assess this before filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers as an Equipment Technician?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your original petition has been pending or approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. Confirm the new employer's LCA covers your work location and job duties before your start date.