Maintenance Technician
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Experience: 5+ years preferred
Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical training
Salary Range: $67,030 – $111,720 per year
About the Organization
Our organization is a leading technology and engineering company with a strong focus on developing advanced electronic test and measurement solutions. The Santa Rosa facility is a technically sophisticated product development and manufacturing site supporting innovations in areas such as RF/microwave communications, 5G technologies, and autonomous vehicle applications.
The facility operates a highly technical semiconductor fabrication environment where engineering, research, and manufacturing teams collaborate to develop and produce advanced technologies. Employees have the opportunity to work with sophisticated equipment and cutting-edge manufacturing processes in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to support semiconductor manufacturing operations within a high-technology wafer fabrication facility.
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving sophisticated electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment. This role will work closely with equipment engineers, process engineers, operators, and external equipment suppliers to support both production and research & development activities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and repair sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing and R&D equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs in a manufacturing environment.
Troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
Work with equipment that may involve high vacuum, sub-micron precision, advanced imaging, specialized chemicals, and RF technologies.
Collaborate closely with process engineers and manufacturing operators.
Support both volume production and research & development process activities.
Assist with the retirement and removal of legacy manufacturing equipment.
Install and commission new process equipment.
Develop and maintain written maintenance and repair procedures.
Develop preventive maintenance procedures and determine spare-parts requirements.
Work with equipment suppliers to source spare parts and coordinate service visits.
Assist with equipment upgrades, hardware improvements, and automation projects.
Support continuous improvement of equipment reliability and manufacturing processes.
Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate equipment issues effectively.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment or other complex technical systems preferred.
Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilities.
Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex technical problems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and standard engineering practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced technical environment.
Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and manufacturing processes.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are highly preferred:
Semiconductor equipment maintenance.
Semiconductor fabrication or wafer-fab environments.
Complex manufacturing hardware.
Electronics or electro-mechanical systems.
Military electronics training.
High-vacuum technology.
Semiconductor deposition processes.
Etching technologies.
RF sources and related equipment.
Equipment installation and commissioning.
Preventive maintenance program development.
Spare-parts planning and inventory requirements.
Hardware upgrades and automation projects.
Cross-functional experience involving mechanics, electronics, materials science, and software engineering.
Education
Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
Equivalent military electronics training or significant hands-on electro-mechanical experience may also be considered.
Work Environment
This is an onsite night-shift position within a highly technical semiconductor manufacturing environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable working around sophisticated manufacturing equipment and learning advanced technologies and processes.
The organization offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace with opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals on challenging semiconductor and electronic technology projects.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, accident, and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays and flexible time off
Paid family leave
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Employee discounts and perks
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Restricted Stock Units
Potential relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates
Additional Information:
Full-Time
Onsite
Night Shift
No security clearance required
Visa sponsorship is not available
Occasional travel may be required
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