Equipment Maintenance Technician

Akkodi's is seeking a Equipment Maintenance Technician for a 12 Months contract position with a client located at 5601 Great Oaks Parkway, San Jose, CA (Onsite) 95119. Ideally looking for applicants with a strong working knowledge and experience with semiconductor manufacturing domain exp comes as a plus. Job Title Equipment Maintenance Technician Duration 12+ Months Contract Shift 12-hour AWS (Alternate Work Schedule) + overtime as needed Day Shifts Sun-Tues, and every other Wed from 7 AM - 7 PM Thu-Sat, and every other Wed from 7 AM - 7 PM Pay Range: ($32 - $38)/hr. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Night Shifts Sun-Tues, and every other Sat from 7 PM-7 AM Wed-Fri, and every other Sat from 7 PM -7 AM Pay Range: $36/hour - $40/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. 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: Improve KPIs and equipment performance Increase tool uptime and availability Reduce PM cycle times and wafer scrap Enhance procedures, quality, and overall efficiency Support training and certification of maintenance team members Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance: 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 Etch Systems: Asher, Hitachi, Matrix Wet Processing: Plating (NiFe, MLO), SRD, NMT, Resist Strip, Chemical Etch 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.) What Success Looks Like Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving mindset Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefits Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client‑recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. Candidate Privacy and Fair Chance To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr