Technician, ATE Maintenance | EAG Laboratories

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing, operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees. EAG Laboratories, part of Eurofins, offers advanced services in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences—including failure analysis, product reliability, and ATE testing. We support clients across the product lifecycle, from R&D to manufacturing. Serving diverse industries, EAG delivers expert insights and tailored solutions. Our engineers and scientists collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver actionable results. We foster a growth mindset, empowering individuals to drive success while meeting evolving technological and business needs.

Job Description

The ATE Maintenance Technician works independently to perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. Capable of troubleshooting in-depth technical issues, repair failures of testers and associated test equipment, and ensures maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs in-depth repair and maintenance of all ATE (automated test equipment).
• Implements and oversees the execution of the preventive maintenance program.
• Repairs or replaces control devices.
• Performs inspections, calibration and tester adjustments.
• Identifies maintenance-related deficiencies and provides timely resolution plans.
• Tool handling, safety, and control.
• Provides technical training to test operators and subordinates.
• Advises and reports to management on overall condition of equipment.
• May perform weekly SPCs and works with established protocols.
• Maintains specified records of test data and ensures Good Documentation Practices.
• Protects confidential information and proprietary processes.

This role is located in Santa Clara, CA. While we are unable to provide relocation assistance, we encourage local candidates to apply.

Work Schedule: Mondays to Fridays: 8am-5pm 

Qualifications

 Education and Experience:

• AS degree in related field or 5+ years in equivalent work experience. Post-secondary education and /or a technical trade certificate are an asset.
• Must have relevant experience in troubleshooting semiconductor test equipment. 
• Understanding of IT network systems. 
• Understanding of Linx, Windows based ATE test systems.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Familiar with quality system documents and complies with all system requirements.
• Manual dexterity and a high degree of comprehension of mechanical and electrical theories.
• Ability to effectively communicate and report complex theories verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret documents/schematics and drawings
• Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, and the effective use of maintenance software to input data and research parts.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Highly Desired Skill and Knowledge:

• Hands-on experience with ATE equipment such as Teradyne J750, Ultraflex or Advantest 93K.
• Experienced with Handlers and Probers: Seiko Epson handler, Opus2/3, TSk or TEL, pogo & direct dock.
• Basic understanding of the test floor operation: Tester, Test program, test data, handler, prober, Loadboard, Probe card, sockets.
• Familiar with Windows OS, Unix/Linux OS environment, file structures.
• Test Equipment: PM/Calibration.
• Temperature controller: Basic theory.
• ESD basic theory.
• Test system setup, repair, calibration and reconfiguration.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods (4+ hours).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in group settings.
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and/or fingers.
• Require close-distance visual acuity with or without correction (glasses, contacts, etc.).
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as respirator, hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat, and other required devices or equipment.
• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in workflow contexts.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.