Aerospace Semiconductor Equipment Technician

PDS Tech, Inc.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Microelectronic Technician to join our team in Manhattan Beach, CA. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of semiconductor equipment, supporting a leading aerospace program.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and software issues, coordinate with engineers, and help ensure high uptime in a fast-paced Production/R&D environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in equipment maintenance or a technical trade.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read schematics, manuals, and drawings.
• Familiarity with vacuum pumps, gas systems, and cleanroom operations.
• Ability to work independently in a research-driven environment with frequent equipment and tool changeovers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to safely work around sophisticated mechanical and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on front-end and back-end semiconductor equipment including steppers, evaporators, sputters, implanters, etchers, coaters/developers, and dicing saws.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and basic software/control issues involving legacy and custom equipment.
• Partner closely with process engineers, researchers, and tool owners to rapidly identify and resolve equipment issues in a dynamic Production/R&D setting.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment downtime, and parts usage using internal tracking systems.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and decommissioning, coordinating with vendors and facilities teams as needed.
• Maintain and order critical spare parts, consumables, and safety components.
• Follow cleanroom protocols while ensuring equipment meets established safety, cleanliness, and calibration standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives designed to increase equipment uptime, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve the overall user experience.

Education

Associate degree or technical training in Mechatronics/Electronics

Tools

Vacuum pumps

Gas systems

Cleanroom operations

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Microelectronic Technician to join our team in Manhattan Beach, CA. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of semiconductor equipment, supporting a leading aerospace program.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and software issues, coordinate with engineers, and help ensure high uptime in a fast-paced Production/R&D environment.