Equipment Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Equipment Technician - Electronic Manufacturing Cleanroom

We are seeking a skilled Equipment Technician to support equipment and production engineers in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving tools used within a wafer manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and operational support to ensure production efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability. The technician will also assist Facilities and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams with cleanroom utilities, chemical handling, and infrastructure support while contributing to the installation, modification, and construction of specialized production tools.

• Support equipment and production engineers with the installation, commissioning, and upgrade of manufacturing equipment and production tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities to maximize equipment uptime and performance.
• Monitor production tools and support systems, identifying alarms, warning indicators, and performance deviations, and escalate issues as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections of cleanroom utility systems, including DI water, nitrogen supply, gas cylinders, pumps, chillers, filters, and cooling water systems.
• Assist Facilities and EHS teams with the safe handling, treatment, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste materials.
• Maintain chemical inventories and support materials control activities, including the storage and replenishment of acids, solvents, and production materials.
• Collaborate with engineers to build, modify, and enhance custom production equipment and fixtures.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly, adjustment, and repair using hand tools and power tools.
• Support equipment operation through maintenance of pumps, chillers, filtration systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Utilize microscopes and inspection equipment to evaluate electronic components, assemblies, and production tooling.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Perform electronics assembly and repair tasks, including PCB troubleshooting, soldering, and electrical wiring.
• Support cleanroom Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) production activities, assembly operations, and equipment-related projects.
• Follow all safety procedures and EHS requirements when working with chemicals, compressed gases, electrical systems, and production equipment.
• Partner with engineering, facilities, EHS, and materials teams to support continuous manufacturing operations and process improvements.

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical systems in a manufacturing, fabrication, laboratory, or production environment.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment.
• Working knowledge of pumps, chillers, filtration systems, cooling water systems, and related support equipment.
• Experience in a cleanroom, semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or similar high-tech production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools used in mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Basic electrical wiring and soldering skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and process compliance.
• Ability to monitor equipment performance, document findings, and communicate technical issues effectively.

• Experience servicing pumps, chillers, cooling water systems, filtration systems, and compressed gas delivery equipment.
• Familiarity with chemical handling procedures and hazardous waste management.
• Basic machine shop experience, including drilling, cutting, polishing, and fabrication.
• Basic plumbing knowledge and facility maintenance experience.
• Experience with electronics assembly, PCB repair, soldering, and component-level troubleshooting.
• semiconductor, biomedical, chemical processing, or industrial maintenance environments.
• Experience using microscopes and precision inspection equipment.
• Comfortable performing hands-on assembly, inspection, and production support tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Facilities, EHS, and Operations teams.

• Opportunity for contract-to-hire conversion based on performance and attendance.
• Long-term career growth within a stable and growing high-technology manufacturing organization.
• Comprehensive benefits options available upon full-time conversion, including medical coverage and additional employee benefits.
• Hands-on work with advanced manufacturing equipment, cleanroom processes, and cutting-edge technology.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM , within a cleanroom Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) and wafer production environment. The role requires working around production equipment, moving machinery, electrical systems, chemicals, and manufacturing support utilities. Employees may be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, odors, elevated work areas, and varying temperatures. Strict adherence to safety protocols, PPE requirements, and cleanroom procedures is essential.

Take the next step in your technical career and apply today to join a team supporting advanced electronic manufacturing and semiconductor production operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sugar Land, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Sugar Land,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.