Equipment Maintenance Technician - Nights

Maintenance Technician III

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to support semiconductor manufacturing operations in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize advanced production equipment to maximize uptime, quality, and manufacturing efficiency. This position requires a highly skilled technician who can work independently, solve complex equipment issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance following established maintenance procedures.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, equipment performance, and repairs in maintenance tracking systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and collect operational data to improve reliability.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership to improve equipment uptime, increase productivity, reduce downtime, and minimize scrap.
• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and certification of maintenance technicians.
• Maintain compliance with all cleanroom, environmental, and safety requirements.

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining Vacuum Systems, Photolithography, Wet Processing, or Plating equipment.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, sensors, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work a 12-hour Alternate Work Schedule, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Vacuum Systems: PVD, CVD, Sputter (Balzers, Veeco, Anelva)
• 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 Equipment: Ebara, Strausbaugh, Disco
• Photolithography / Metrology: ASML, TEL, Canon, Nikon, KLA, FEI SEM

Education Requirements

• Technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Military technical training (electrical or mechanical) preferred.
• ASE Certification preferred.
• Semiconductor manufacturing experience in IC, disk drive, solar, or similar industries preferred.

Benefits (Employee Contribution)

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualifications of the applicant. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.