Wafer Equipment Maintenance Technician

** Company Description*
* At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that-our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, , and San Disk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

** Job Description*
* *
* Location:

** Wester Digital - Fremont, CA.

*
* Schedule:

** 12-hour AWS Shift (includes weekends and overtime as required)

** Environment:
** Class 100 Cleanroom

** Job Summary*
* We are seeking a skilled and motivated  
** Equipment Maintenance Technician
** to support and maintain production tools in our wafer manufacturing line. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced cleanroom environment, demonstrates initiative, and works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Perform  
** preventive and corrective maintenance
** on wafer fabrication tools using established procedures and on-the-job training (OJT).

+ Accurately document all maintenance activities in tool logbooks and  
** CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)** .

+ Troubleshoot and repair equipment to  
** identify root causes
** and ensure long-term reliability.

+ Support  
** Tool Owners and Equipment Engineers
** in improving tool performance and uptime.

+ Maintain comprehensive records, including PM checklists, part usage, and maintenance history.

+ Continuously  
** develop technical skills and certifications
** through formal and informal training.

+ Follow all cleanroom and safety protocols while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

** Qualifications*
* *
* Required:

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* + Strong  
** electro-mechanical aptitude
** and hands-on maintenance skills.

+ Proficiency with  
** MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)** .

+ Excellent  
** communication, documentation, and teamwork
** skills.

+ Reliable, punctual, and committed to high-quality work.

+ Ability to lift up to  
** 35 lbs.
** and stand for extended periods (12-hour shifts).

+ Willingness to work  
** overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules
** as needed.

** Preferred:*
* +

Experience with  
** semiconductor wafer fab equipment**  (Photo, Thin Films, Plating, Etch, CMP). (Bonus)

+ Ability to  
** read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings** . (Bonus)

+ Knowledge of  
** control systems and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)** . (Bonus)

+ Familiarity with  
** failure analysis, root cause determination** , and repair documentation.

+ Experience using  
** DVMs (Digital Voltmeters)
** and standard mechanical hand tools.

** Key Skills and Attributes*
* + Entry-level experience in equipment maintenance or related field.

+ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

+ Understanding of  
** electrical safety
** and operational theory.

+ Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.

+ Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

** Additional Information*
* Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights:
Workplace Discrimination is Illegal…