Equipment Maintenance Technician (47497)

Headway Technologies; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Job summary

Headway Technologies is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician (D Shift) to perform routine and preventative maintenance on semiconductor tool sets in Milpitas, CA. You will work under the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to ensure optimal tool performance and uptime.

The role requires a 2-year degree and hands-on semiconductor maintenance experience, with proficiency in pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. Cleanroom protocol and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in electronics/manufacturing.
• Two years of hands-on equipment maintenance in semiconductor/high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong foundation in pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience with major semiconductor tools (listed in qualifications).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on tool sets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tool issues to ensure uptime.
• Collaborate with engineering/vendors to improve tool reliability and reduce downtime.
• Prepare data/documentation for daily/weekly pass-down meetings.
• Read schematics and OEM manuals to diagnose issues.
• Recommend process improvements for efficiency and yields.
• Maintain safety and clean-room procedures.

Skills

Pneumatic

Electrical

Mechanical

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in electronics/industrial manufacturing

Tools

AMAT Endura

Veeco

Novellus

Canon Anelva

ASML Scanners

Nikon Steppers

KLA Metrology

DNS coat and develop tracks

Wet Etch tools

AMAT CD SEM

Job description

Job Details

Location: Milpitas, CA 95035

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $30.00 - $55.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 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.

Title

Equipment Maintenance Technician (D Shift)

Summary

Under the direction of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for 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 uptime.
• 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.

Minimum 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 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 troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Flexible and able to prioritize.

Hourly Rate and Benefits

The hourly rate for this full‑time position is between $30.00 and $55.00, plus bonus target and 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 modified periodically.

Working Conditions

The Equipment Maintenance Technician works primarily in an indoor environment on a rotating schedule on D shift which is Friday thru Sunday and every other Thursday 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Work hours may be altered from time-to-time contingent on business needs. The work is performed in a class 100 ESD‑sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; the technician wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask. The technician may be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases during the course of the workday; may be exposed to loud noise; may work in close proximity to moving mechanical parts. The technician stands and walks, bends, twists, and crawls; may occasionally be required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, or other areas that could cause claustrophobia; wears a respirator to accommodate safety requirements. The job requires fine grasping movements; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment; may occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.

Other duties of a similar nature or level are duties that may be required but may not be specifically listed in the job description or posting.

EEO Statement

TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.