Equipment Maintenance Technician

Our client, semiconductor manufacturing operations is seeking a Equipment Maintenance Technician to join their team. As a Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the Maintenance team supporting semiconductor production in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate will have a hands‑on, self‑motivated work style, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership to improve equipment performance and uptime.

Equipment Maintenance Technician

San Jose, California

$60.53

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment by identifying root causes of failures to restore performance quickly and safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) according to schedule and established procedures (MMM) to support consistent tool availability.
• Accurately document maintenance activities and equipment performance in tracking systems to support quality and continuous improvement.
• Collect and record operational data as required to help teams monitor performance and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership to improve KPIs, increase tool uptime and availability, reduce PM cycle times, and reduce wafer scrap.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance, including vacuum, photolithography (photo), or wet/plating technologies.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Solid understanding of failure analysis and root cause problem-solving to prevent repeat issues.
• Working knowledge of control systems and/or PLCs to support equipment diagnostics and repairs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and tracking systems, along with strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.

• Work in a high-impact role supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment performance, quality, and uptime.
• Opportunity to improve KPIs and equipment availability through hands‑on troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Chance to contribute to reduced PM cycle times and reduced wafer scrap by partnering across teams.
• Support training and certification of maintenance team members to strengthen team capability.
• 12‑month contract opportunity with a structured shift schedule (12-hour AWS/alternate work schedule) and overtime as needed.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay