Electrical Technician - Semiconductor & Facilities

fsttechnicalservices; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for its Santa Clara, CA location. The role involves day-shift maintenance of electrical distribution systems, performing rounds, and reading drawings to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Responsibilities include repairing, maintaining, and updating procedures while collaborating with other technicians. NEC/NFPA standards apply; lifting 30 lbs several times daily is required; semiconductor/pharma experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Field experience in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of facilities equipment.
• Experience with electrical distribution up to 15 kV, switchgear, generators, and VFDs.
• Experience with metering and testing equipment including multimeter, ground fault detector, VLF, and IR camera; reading electrical diagrams.
• Familiarity with NEC 70, NFPA 70B, and NFPA 70E.
• Ability to lift 30 lb (≈14 kg) three times a day.
• Preference for semiconductor or pharmaceutical industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, preventive and predictive maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Conduct daily rounds and readings.
• Work from drawings, schematics, and other electrical documentation.
• Collaborate with other discipline technicians to support mechanical and process equipment.
• Use and update electrical procedures for maintenance and operation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety standards NEC NFPA70B NFPA70E

Preventive maintenance

VFDs and power distribution

Metering and testing tools

Tools

Multimeter

Ground fault detector

VLF tester

IR camera

Single-line diagrams

Electrical schematics

Job description

FST Technical Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for its Santa Clara, CA location. The role involves day-shift maintenance of electrical distribution systems, performing rounds, and reading drawings to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Responsibilities include repairing, maintaining, and updating procedures while collaborating with other technicians. NEC/NFPA standards apply; lifting 30 lbs several times daily is required; semiconductor/pharma experience is a plus.