Equipment Maintenance Technician

TITLE: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

D SHIFT: Friday thru Sunday and every other Thursday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

FLSA STATUS: Non‑exempt.

REPORTS TO: Equipment Maintenance Supervisor.

Under the direction of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance on semiconductor tool sets; ensuring tools perform at optimum levels according to the maintenance schedule; resolving tool issues quickly in plating, CMP, photo, and vacuum; partnering with engineering or other groups to improve reliability, minimize downtime, and address yield issues; supporting continuous improvement activities;

reviewing, updating, and documenting maintenance guides; and preparing for pass‑down meetings as needed. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on tool sets; ensures tools perform at optimum levels and within specification.
• Troubleshoots and resolves tool issues quickly and efficiently to maximise tool uptime.
• Partners with engineering, vendors, or other groups to improve tool reliability, reduce MTBF, increase MTTPM, and resolve yield issues.
• Prepares data or documentation for daily/weekly pass‑down meetings.
• Reads and interprets schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and tool repair guides.
• Recommends improvements or changes to existing processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responds to inquiries from team members, managers, or departments.
• Works scheduled and unscheduled overtime as required.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Willing to train on F shift (Friday thru Sunday and every other Thursday, 12:00 PM–12:00 AM) for a minimum of two months before moving to assigned shift.

• Associate’s degree in electronics, industrial manufacturing, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum two years of hands‑on experience in equipment maintenance in the semiconductor or high‑volume manufacturing industry.
• Strong foundation in pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing tools such as AMAT Endura, Veeco, Novellus, Canon Anelva, ASML scanners, Nikon steppers, KLA metrology, DNS coat & develop tracks, Wet Etch tools (Amerimade, RENA, electroplating tools – Tosetz, Class One, Eco Snow CO2 cleaners, AMAT CD SEM, CMP – AMAT, Strasbaugh, Ebara, Park Systems AFM, Nanometrics).
• Vacuum maintenance experience with PVD, CVD, ALD, RIE, IBE, IBD and dry etch tools.
• Photo maintenance experience with scanners, steppers, CDSEM, metrology tools, and coat & develop tracks.
• Plate / Wet Etch maintenance experience – automated electroplating tools, wet etch tools (single wafer and batch), metrology tools, automated solvent strip tools, Eco Snow CO2 cleaners.
• CMP maintenance experience – CMP/poly tools, wafer cleaners, and metrology tools.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to perform routine and preventative maintenance on various semiconductor tools and sets.
• Ability to read complex schematics, mechanical drawings, vacuum diagrams, flow charts, OEM manuals, and tool guides.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels.
• Collaborative teamwork skills with all levels of employees and management.
• Compliance with safety policies, clean‑room protocols, and procedures.
• Rapid resolution of equipment maintenance issues.
• Organizational and time‑management skills.
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Flexibility to prioritize tasks.

• Indoor, class 100 ESD‑sensitive wafer manufacturing facility.
• Requires wearing a cleanroom suit (hood, gloves, safety glasses, cuffs, mask).
• Exposure to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, gases, loud noise, moving mechanical parts.
• Physical demands: standing, walking, bending, twisting, crawling; may work in crawl spaces, shafts, or other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
• Use of respirator as required.
• Fine grasping movements, computer, keyboard, telephone operations.
• Periodic lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Other duties of a similar nature or level may be assigned.

Hourly rate: $30.00–$55.00 (plus bonus target and benefits). Pay may vary with responsibilities and experience. The hourly pay range is subject to change and may be modified periodically.

TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.