Equipment Maintenance Technician - Swing Shift (M-F 2pm-10:30pm)

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan with company stock purchase options

Job summary

WD in San Jose, California is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining tools on a wafer manufacturing production line in a cleanroom environment. Ideal candidates should have a technical degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience with manufacturing technologies.

This role offers a salary range of USD 64,000 – 77,000 and requires flexibility for 12-hour shifts and overtime. The company values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electronics or relevant military experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in equipment maintenance.
• Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance according to manuals.
• Document maintenance and tool conditions.
• Troubleshoot unscheduled equipment failures.

Skills

Deposition

Beam Etch

Ion Mill

Vacuum

Chemical Etch

Education

Technical degree in Electronics or Military experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in Vacuum, Photo, or Wet/Plating Technologies

Tools

MS Windows Software

Forum Notes

Job description

Job Description

As an Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a wafer manufacturing production line in a class 100 cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will work with minimal supervision, take initiative, collaborate effectively, demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills, and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12‑hour AWS shift and overtime as required by the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine preventive maintenance per schedule and Manufacturing Maintenance Manual (MMM) procedures for assigned tool set.
• Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data, and maintain completed checklist/history in tool logbook.
• Troubleshoot and repair routine unscheduled failures to root cause and select correct down code when closing out the call for Equipment Engineer to improve MTBF.
• Document routine preventive maintenance and unscheduled failures on Resource Viewer and Forum Notes equipment manufacturing tracking system and database.
• Provide inputs to Shift Manager, Lead and/or Equipment Engineer to improve PM cycle‑time, tool availability, quality/workmanship, reduce wafer scrap and cost of ownership.
• Provide technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.
• Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer to define and write preventive maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electronics, Military experience, or Semiconductor Industries experience.
• Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Vacuum, Photo, or Wet/Plating Technologies.
• Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate determine root cause and repair.
• Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook) & Forum Notes.
• Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross‑functionally with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Peers, Management, Customers, and Suppliers.
• Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control).
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

Skills

• Senior level Equipment Maintenance Technician.
• Deposition, Beam Etch & Ion Mill – Veeco IBE, DLC 350, Veeco RF350 & RF 240 Ion Mill, etc.
• Wet – Plating (NiFe, MLO, Raider‑MLO, Bake Oven, Asher‑Etch, NMT & SRD systems, etc.), Resist Strip/Liftoff, Chemical Etch & CMP.
• Photo – ASML, Canon, Nikon, FEI, & KLA Tencor systems, etc.
• Vacuum PVD – Balzers, Commonwealth, Comptech, CVC, ALD/HSALD, MeiVac, Unaxis, Veeco, and Anelva systems, etc.

Salary Range

USD 64,000.00 – 77,000.00

Additional Information – Equal Employment Opportunity

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender‑related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications and experience; skills, ability, knowledge of the job; performance, contribution and results; geographic location; shift; internal and external equity; and business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. It may ultimately differ, and this range applies for jobs performed in California, Colorado, New York, or remote jobs that can be performed in those states.
• Non‑exempt positions are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. Shift differential pay may also be applicable depending on the shift.
• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (STI Plan) or the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) which provides incentive awards based on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility for the annual Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) program is at the discretion of the company; not all roles are eligible.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life, accident and disability insurance, tax‑advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or other compensation is at the company’s discretion until paid.

Notice to Candidates

WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying or receiving an offer of employment. If you encounter such requests, report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [e-mail].