Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Job Location: Milpitas, CA 95035
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $36.80 - $55.20 Hourly
Job Shift: B Shift: Monday - Wednesday and every other Thursday from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Under the direction of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance on vacuum tool sets; ensuring that tools are performing at optimum levels by adhering to the established maintenance schedule; resolving tool issues quickly and efficiently; partnering with engineering or other groups to improve tool reliability, minimize downtime, and resolve yield issues;

supporting continuous improvement activities; reviewing, updating, and documenting routine 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 are performing at optimum levels and within specification.
• Troubleshoots and resolves tool issues quickly and efficiently to ensure optimum tool uptime.
• Partners with engineering, vendors, or other groups to improve tool reliability, reduce Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), increase Mean Time to Preventative Maintenance (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 other team members, managers, or departments.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Associate degree in electronics, industrial manufacturing, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Two years of hands‑on experience working in equipment maintenance in the semiconductor or high‑volume manufacturing industry.
• Strong foundation in pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Hands‑on experience servicing vacuum tool sets and using hand tools.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.

• Knowledge and ability to perform routine and preventative maintenance on various semiconductor tools and tool sets.
• Knowledge and ability to read complex schematics, mechanical drawings, vacuum diagrams and flow charts, OEM manuals, instructions, and tool guides.
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management.
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Able to comply with all clean room protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve equipment maintenance issues quickly and efficiently.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Flexible and able to prioritize.

The hourly rate for this full‑time position is between $36.80 and $55.20 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range, individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job‑related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The hourly pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.

The Equipment Maintenance Technician works Monday through Wednesday and every other Thursday from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Work hours may be altered from time to time contingent on business needs. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask. May be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases during the course of the workday;

may be exposed to loud noise; may work in close…