Equipment Maintenance Technician; alternating

Position: Equipment Maintenance Technician (Thursday-Friday & alternating Wednesday 7am-7:30pm)

Equipment Maintenance Technician (Thursday‑Friday & alternating Wednesday 7am‑7:30pm)

Join Western Digital as an Equipment Maintenance Technician on a 12‑hour AWS shift to support a class 100 cleanroom wafer manufacturing line. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot unscheduled failures, and collaborate with equipment engineers and tool owners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine preventive maintenance per schedule and MMM procedures.
• Document preventive maintenance on PM checklists and maintain tool logbook history.
• Troubleshoot & repair routine unscheduled failures, select correct down code.
• Document failures on Resource Viewer and Forum Notes tracking system.
• Provide inputs to improve PM cycle‑time, tool availability, and reduce wafer scrap.
• Provide technical training & certification for maintenance personnel.
• Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer to define/write preventive maintenance procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree in Engineering or Science field; military experience or semiconductor industry experience acceptable.
• Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in wafer fab metrology equipment covering photo, thin‑films, plating, etch, and CMP areas.
• Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate determine root cause and repair.
• Proficient in MS Windows software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) and Forum Notes.
• Effective team player with proven cross‑functional communication with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Peers, Management, Customers, and Suppliers.
• Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control).
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

SKILLS

• Mid‑Level Equipment Maintenance Tech.
• Experience with UHV e‑Beam systems (FEI CERTUS‑P2, etc.).
• Optical systems (Archer Overlays, Zygo‑Unifier, etc.).
• Magnetic metrology systems (BH‑Loopers, MOKE, Capres‑CIPTs, ORM, etc.) preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected medical and family care leave, military status, or other legally protected characteristics. Harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed is prohibited.

Western Digital is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact

Final date to receive applications:
02‑01‑2025
. The deadline may be shortened if a suitable candidate is hired earlier.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS DETAILS

• Pay range may be based on education, experience, geographic location, shift, etc.
• Salary range applies to positions performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in those states.
• Eligible for overtime pay and shift differential pay as applicable.
• Eligible for bonuses under STI Plan or SIP; long‑term incentive program (RSUs) subject to eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, AD&D, tax‑advantaged accounts, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, transit, Applause, ESPP, 401(k) and savings plan.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES

Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. If such requests occur, report immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing

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