Equipment Maintenance Technician

Role: Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: Great Oaks Parkway, San Jose, CA

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Equipment Maintenance Technician to support semiconductor manufacturing operations in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve production equipment to ensure high performance, quality, and uptime.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while working both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues, identifying root causes of failures

· Perform preventive maintenance (PM) according to schedule and established procedures (MMM)

· Accurately document all maintenance activities and equipment performance in tracking systems

· Collect and record operational data, as required

· Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership to:

o Improve KPIs and equipment performance

o Increase tool uptime and availability

o Reduce PM cycle times and wafer scrap

o Enhance procedures, quality, and overall efficiency

· Support training and certification of maintenance team members

Required Qualifications:

· Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance:

o Vacuum, Photolithography (Photo), or Wet/Plating technologies

· Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

· Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

· Solid understanding of failure analysis and root cause problem-solving

· Working knowledge of control systems and/or PLCs

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and tracking systems

· Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams

· Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

· Vacuum Systems: PVD, CVD, Sputter (Balzers, Veeco, Anelva, etc.)

· Deposition / Ion Mill: Veeco IBE, DLC 350, RF350, RF240

· Etch Systems: Asher, Hitachi, Matrix

· Wet Processing: Plating (NiFe, MLO), SRD, NMT, Resist Strip, Chemical Etch

· CMP: Ebara, Strausbaugh, Disco

· Photolithography / Metrology: ASML, TEL, Canon, Nikon, KLA, FEI SEM

Education & Background (Highly Preferred)

· Technical degree in Electronics or related field

· Military technical training (electronic/mechanical)

· ASE certification

· Experience in semiconductor manufacturing (IC, disk, solar, etc.)