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Equipment Maintenance Technician (47497)

Headway Technologies
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026
💰 $110,000/yr($60,000/yr$110,000/yr)

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Job DetailsJob Location: Milpitas, CA 95035Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $30.00 - $55.00 HourlyJob Shift: D Shift: F-Sun e/o Th 6:00 PM-6:00 AMTITLE:                        EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

D SHIFT:                    FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY 6:00 PM TO 6:00 AM

FLSA STATUS:          NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:           EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

*Must be willing to train on F shift (Friday thru Sunday and every other Thursday 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM) for a minimum of two months before moving to assigned shift.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible 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 in the areas of plating, CMP, photo, and vacuum; 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

QualificationsMINIMUM 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
Strong experience with semiconductor like manufacturing tools such as AMAT Endura, Veeco, Novellus, Canon Anelva, ASML Scanners, Nikon Steppers, KLA Metrology, DNS coat and develop tracks,  Wet Etch tools – Amerimade, RENA,  Electroplating tools – Tosetz, Class One, Eco Snow CO2 cleaners, AMAT CD SEM, CMP – AMAT, Strasbaugh, Ebara, Park Systems AFM, Nanometrics metrology tools.
Vacuum Maintenance Technician Experience with PVD, CVD, ALD, RIE, IBE, IBD and Dry Etch tools.
Photo Maintenance Technician Experience with Scanners and Steppers, CDSEM, Metrology tools and coat and develop tracks.
Plate / Wet Etch Maintenance Technician Experience – automated electroplating tools, wet etch tools (single wafer and batch), metrology tools, automated solvent strip tools (batch and single wafer), Eco Snow CO2 cleaners and metrology tools.
Chemical Mechanical Polish (CMP) Maintenance Technician Experience –CMP / Polish tools, wafer cleaners, and metrology tools.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 hourly rate for this full-time position is between $30.00-$55.00 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The hourly pay range shown is subject to change and may be mo

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