Engineering Hardware Technician

Engineering Hardware Technician (18‑month Contract to Hire)

Location:

Santa Clara, California.

Pay Rate: $26 to $31 per hour.

12‑hour compressed night shift (6 pm–6:30 am). Shift days:
Sun–Tue with rotating Wed.

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to change

• Provide primary support for metrology and analytical tools and equipment.
• Perform repair and system recovery on equipment; work with OEM to troubleshoot and investigate root cause.
• Maintain professional interaction with internal teams and external vendors (OEMs).
• Log all tool‑related activities in the designated database; coordinate with OEM suppliers at the start of each shift regarding on‑site schedules.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of assigned buildings/equipment to monitor equipment status and all support equipment.
• Organize and schedule preventive maintenance (PM) on responsible tools; perform SPC wafers and record data for tool stability trending.
• Notify and schedule repairs and PM using the database; escort OEM suppliers and assist with technical support as needed.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training for technical tasks and minor tool modifications.
• Update equipment status and repair records daily.
• Maintain and organize supplier manuals and documentation in electronic format; mentor junior technicians as required; perform system qualifications and wafer recovery tasks.
• Support customer management programs by documenting SPC runs and equipment status.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Recent college graduate in electronics or 3‑4 years of industry experience.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and analytical equipment.
• Understanding of safety and cleanroom protocols.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Detail‑oriented with solid problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an R&D environment; experience with equipment operation, calibration, and qualification; self‑starter with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with hazardous materials and SEMI E10 standards.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Understanding how related teams coordinate efforts and resources to achieve objectives.
• Judgment based on experience, practices, and precedents to solve problems with little or no precedent.
• Impacts effectiveness of own team and closely related teams.
• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Referral Bonus Programs.
• Certification and training opportunities.

Estimated minimum rate: $26.00 per hour.

Estimated maximum rate: $31.00 per hour.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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