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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance on semiconductor tool sets; ensuring that tools are performing at optimum levels by adhering to the established maintenance schedule; resolving tool issues quickly and efficiently; partnering with engineering or other groups to improve tool reliability, minimize downtime, and resolve yield issues;

supporting continuous improvement activities; reviewing, updating, and documenting routine maintenance guides; and preparing for pass down meetings as needed. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on tool sets; ensures tools are performing at optimum levels and within specification
• Troubleshoots and resolves tool issues quickly and efficiently to ensure optimum tool up time
• Partners with engineering, vendors, or other groups to improve tool reliability, reduce Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), increase Mean Time to Preventative Maintenance (MTTPM), and resolve yield issues
• Prepares data or documentation for daily/weekly pass down meetings
• Reads and interprets schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and tool repair guides
• Recommends improvements or changes to existing processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Works scheduled and unscheduled overtime as required
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in electronics, industrial manufacturing, and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Two years of hands‑on experience working in equipment maintenance in the semiconductor or high‑volume manufacturing industry
• Strong foundation in pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical disciplines
• Hands’ on experience servicing vacuum tool sets and using hand tools
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications

• Knowledge and ability to perform routine and preventative maintenance on various semiconductor tools and tool sets
• Knowledge and ability to read complex schematics, mechanical drawings, vacuum diagrams and flow charts, OEM manuals, instructions, and tool guides
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Able to comply with all clean room protocols and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to resolve equipment maintenance issues quickly and efficiently
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

The Equipment Maintenance Technician works primarily in an indoor environment on B shift which is Monday thru Wednesday and every other Thursday 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Work hours may be altered from time‑to‑time contingent on business needs. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask.

May be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases during the course of workday; may be exposed to loud noise; may work in close proximity to moving mechanical parts. Stands and walks, bends, twists, and crawls;
May occasionally be required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, or other areas that could cause claustrophobia; wears a respirator in order to accommodate safety requirements. Performs various fine grasping movements; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office…