Entry Level Engineering Hardware Technician

YOH Services LLC; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Discount Programs

Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees working 20+ hours per week

Certification and training opportunities

Job summary

YOH Services LLC in Santa Clara, California is looking for an Entry Level Engineering Hardware Technician for an 18-month contract to hire. The position is focused on providing primary support for metrology and analytical tools, and it requires a recent electronics graduate or similar experience.

The candidate should possess solid interpersonal and analytical skills, be detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment. This position offers a pay rate of $28 to $32 per hour and includes various benefits like medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and analytical equipment.
• Understanding of safety and cleanroom protocols.
• Detail-oriented with solid problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for metrology and analytical tools and equipment.
• Perform repair and system recovery on equipment owned.
• Work with OEM to troubleshoot and investigate root cause.
• Maintain professional interaction with internal teams and external vendors (OEMs).

Skills

Solid interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to quickly adapt to change

Education

Recent college graduate in electronics or 3–4 years of industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Entry Level Engineering Hardware Technician – 18‑Month Contract to Hire

Location: Santa Clara, California.

Pay Rate: $28 to $32 per hour.

Working Hours

Shift: 12‑hour night shift (6:00 pm – 6:30 am, Sunday‑Tuesday or Thursday‑Saturday, rotating Wednesdays). Initial training period: Day shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm for 2–3 months.

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 owned.
• 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 onsite 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understand various board level communication standards such as SPI and I2C.
• 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 of 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials and SEMI E10 standards.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Benefits

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

Salary Range

Estimated minimum rate: $28.00 per hour.
Estimated maximum rate: $32.00 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh's hiring clients' preferences. To learn more about Yoh's privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice.