Sr Mfg Equipment Maintenance Tech

Job Summary

Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician supports, maintains, troubleshoots, and improves semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in the production of advanced MEMS technologies.

Regular hours:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:15pm.

• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform advanced troubleshooting of semiconductor and MEMS manufacturing equipment, diagnosing issues across electro‑mechanical, pneumatic, chemical, and automated control systems; execute complex and high‑priority equipment recovery actions to minimize downtime; lead root‑cause analyses and corrective actions to address recurring tool issues.
• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance: Develop, refine, and execute sophisticated preventative and predictive maintenance procedures; monitor equipment performance data to identify trends, failure points, and reliability improvement opportunities; ensure maintenance activities adhere to safety, cleanliness, and compliance requirements.
• Tool Performance & Optimization: Partner with Engineering to implement hardware and software upgrades, process improvements, and system modifications; analyze tool performance metrics, reliability data, and yield impacts to recommend optimization strategies; support qualification, release, and continuous improvement of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Technical Leadership &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource for technicians across multiple shifts; provide training, mentoring, and guidance to junior and mid‑level maintenance technicians; collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Quality teams to ensure alignment on priorities and manufacturing readiness.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance actions, equipment downtime, parts usage, and technical findings; contribute to the creation and revision of maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions; ensure all work aligns with industry standards, environmental regulations, and internal safety protocols.

• Clean Room Environment
• Communication
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Continuous Improvement Projects
• Data Analysis
• Debugging
• Electronic Troubleshooting
• Equipment Calibrations
• Equipment Qualification
• Machine Controls
• Maintenance Documentation
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Windows Office
• Motor Testing
• Operations Coordination
• Preventive Maintenance
• Prioritization of Tasks
• Problem‑Solving Strategies
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Safety Compliance
• Servo Drive
• Spare Part Management
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• + 3 more

Minimum of 4 – 6 years of related experience.

$30.95 – $40.64 per hour (Livermore, California). Pay may vary in other locations.

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses; flexible spending or savings accounts.

Form Factor is an equal opportunity employer. Form Factor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.