Engineering Hardware Technician

Yoh Services LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Certification and training opportunities

Job summary

A technology services company in Santa Clara, California, is seeking an Engineering Hardware Technician for an 18-month contract to hire. The technician will provide support for metrology tools and equipment, perform repairs, and mentor junior technicians. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or has 3-4 years of industry experience with strong problem-solving skills. This role features a competitive pay rate of $26 to $31 per hour and requires a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and analytical equipment.
• Understanding of safety and cleanroom protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for metrology and analytical tools and equipment.
• Perform repair and system recovery on equipment; troubleshoot and investigate root cause.
• Mentor junior technicians as required.

Skills

Solid interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to quickly adapt to change

Detail-oriented problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Recent college graduate in electronics or 3-4 years industry experience

Job description

Engineering Hardware Technician – 18‑Month Contract to Hire

Location: Santa Clara, California.

Pay Rate: $26 to $31 per hour.

Shift Details: 12‑hour compress night shift (6 pm – 6:30 am). Schedule alternates Sun‑Tue with rotating Wed.

Key Skills

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to change

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for metrology and analytical tools and equipment.
• Perform repair and system recovery on equipment; work with OEM to troubleshoot and investigate root cause.
• Maintain professional interaction with internal teams and external vendors (OEMs).
• Log all tool‑related activities in the designated database; coordinate with OEM suppliers at the start of each shift regarding on‑site schedules.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of assigned buildings/equipment to monitor equipment status and all support equipment.
• Organize and schedule preventive maintenance (PM) on responsible tools; perform SPC wafers and record data for tool stability trending.
• Notify and schedule repairs and PM using the provided database; escort OEM suppliers and assist with technical support as needed.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training for technical tasks and minor tool modifications.
• Update equipment status and repair records daily.
• Maintain and organize supplier manuals and documentation in electronic format.
• Mentor junior technicians as required.
• Perform system qualifications and wafer recovery tasks.
• Support customer‑management programs by documenting SPC runs and equipment status.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate in electronics or 3‑4 years industry experience.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and analytical equipment.
• Understanding of safety and cleanroom protocols.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Detail‑oriented with solid problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an R&D environment.
• Experience with equipment operation, calibration, and qualification.
• Self‑starter with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with hazardous materials and SEMI E10 standards.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives.
• Judgment based on previous experience, practices, and precedents to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.
• Impact on effectiveness of own team and closely related teams.
• Effective exchange of ideas and information; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week).
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week).
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll.
• Referral Bonus Programs.
• Certification and training opportunities.

All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. You will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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