Equipment Maintenance Technician III, Off-Shift

Equipment Maintenance Technician III - Off-Shift


Pay Rate Range: $36.00 - $39.00/hr (includes applicable shift differential)

Employment Type: Contract - 12 Months

Schedule: Full-time, 12-Hour Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) + overtime as needed

Location: San Jose, CA (100% Onsite)


Off-Shift Schedules:
• BO Shift: Sunday-Tuesday + every other Saturday (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• GO Shift: Wednesday-Friday + every other Saturday (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Position Overview


Tekberry is seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician III - Off-Shift to support semiconductor manufacturing operations within a Class 100 cleanroom environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving semiconductor production equipment to maximize uptime, quality, and operational efficiency.


The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams in a fast-paced production environment.


As a Tekberry W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits including medical, dental, and vision options.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot and repair semiconductor manufacturing equipment while identifying root causes of failures
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) according to established schedules and procedures
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and process-related equipment issues
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams to improve KPIs and equipment performance
• Increase tool uptime and equipment availability
• Reduce PM cycle times, wafer scrap, and process interruptions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability

Documentation & Reporting
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance in tracking systems
• Collect and record operational and maintenance data as required
• Maintain clear and accurate maintenance logs and records

Team Support & Training
• Support training and certification efforts for maintenance team members
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a production environment
• Participate in knowledge sharing and process improvement activities

Required Qualifications
• Minimum 3+ years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Vacuum Systems
• Photolithography (Photo)
• Wet Processing / Plating Technologies

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Experience performing root cause analysis and failure diagnostics
• Working knowledge of control systems and/or PLCs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (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 semiconductor manufacturing equipment such as:
• Vacuum Systems: PVD, CVD, Sputter (Balzers, Veeco, Anelva)
• Deposition / Ion Mill Equipment: Veeco IBE, DLC 350, RF350, RF240
• Etch Systems: Asher, Hitachi, Matrix
• Wet Processing Equipment: Plating (NiFe, MLO), SRD, NMT, Resist Strip, Chemical Etch
• CMP Equipment: Ebara, Strausbaugh, Disco
• Photolithography / Metrology Equipment: ASML, TEL, Canon, Nikon, KLA, FEI SEM

Preferred Qualifications
• Technical degree in Electronics or related technical field
• Military technical training in electronics or mechanical systems
• ASE certification
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments (IC, disk drive, solar, or related industries)

Work Environment
• 100% onsite role in a Class 100 cleanroom semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Hands-on technical role requiring standing, walking, and equipment interaction throughout shift
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting high-volume production operations
• Overtime and weekend support may be required based on production demands


We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!


Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.


Tekberry, Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).


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