Fab Equipment Training

Give your technicians a strong, broad foundation across the tools in your fab. ESCT Fab Support’s fab equipment training covers hardware, handling, setup and process fundamentals on Applied Materials (AMAT), LAM Research and Tokyo Electron (TEL) equipment — ideal for new and cross-training technicians, delivered on-site and grounded in 25+ years of direct semiconductor fab experience.

What you’ll learn

Broad, practical fab equipment skills that transfer across multiple tool types.

Tool hardware fundamentals

How fab equipment is built and how its major subsystems work together.

Handling & setup

Correct handling, setup and configuration, including Centura and Endura platforms.

Vacuum, RF & thermal subsystems

The core subsystems behind tool stability and process performance.

PVD & CVD process basics

Foundational deposition process knowledge for equipment teams.

Cleanroom practice

Working safely and correctly within cleanroom protocols.

Project support

On-the-ground knowledge transfer for installs, moves and equipment projects.

How our training is delivered

On-site at your fab

Delivered at your site, so new technicians learn in the environment they will actually work in.

Small classes

Up to four per class — enough individual attention for technicians starting from scratch.

50/50 classroom & cleanroom

Fundamentals in the classroom, then supervised hands-on time on real production tools.

Engineer-led

Taught by trainers with 25+ years of direct semiconductor fab experience.

Tailored to your tools

Scoped to the tool types your new and cross-training technicians will actually touch.

Materials to keep

Trainees keep the foundation course notes and glossary to build on in later OEM or maintenance training.

Who it’s for & why it matters

Fab equipment training is ideal for technicians who are new to semiconductor equipment or cross-training onto additional tool types. It builds the broad base of knowledge that makes specialist skills — and faster fault resolution — possible later.

It’s the natural starting point in our training programme: progress to platform depth with OEM equipment training, or to upkeep skills with semiconductor maintenance training. A well-grounded team also gets more from the parts, repairs and upgrades we provide.

Frequently asked questions

What does fab equipment training cover?

Tool hardware fundamentals, handling and setup (including Centura and Endura platforms), the vacuum, RF and thermal subsystems behind tool stability, PVD and CVD process basics, cleanroom working practice, and project support for installs and moves.

Who is fab equipment training for?

It is ideal for technicians new to semiconductor equipment or cross-training onto additional tool types, giving them a broad, practical foundation across the tools in a fab.

How is it different from OEM equipment training?

Fab equipment training builds broad foundational knowledge across tool types, whereas OEM equipment training goes deep on the operation and setup of a specific platform. Many teams start with fab equipment training and progress to OEM-specific courses.

Which equipment does it cover?

Applied Materials (AMAT), LAM Research and Tokyo Electron (TEL) equipment across 200mm and 300mm fabs, with content adapted to the platforms you run.

How is the training delivered?

Hands-on and on-site at your fab, typically 50/50 classroom and cleanroom, with up to four people per class. Tell us your team’s experience level through our contact page and we’ll tailor the course.

REQUEST A QUOTE

Fill out the form below to request a training quote, letting us know which platforms you run (for example AMAT Endura or Centura, LAM or TEL) and how many technicians need training.

Not sure which course fits your team? Send us your tool list and we will scope the right course around it.