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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician for the swing shift in San Jose, California. The role involves maintaining manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting issues, and documenting processes. Candidates should have a technical degree or significant military/industry experience, with at least 3 years in relevant technologies. The position offers a salary range of $64,000 - $77,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Vacuum, Photo, or Wet/Plating Technologies.
• Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms and repair capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance per schedule and MMM procedures.
• Document preventive maintenance and maintain records.
• Troubleshoot and repair unscheduled failures and document root causes.

Skills

Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude

Proficiency with MS Windows software

Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC

Effective team player with proven communication skills

Education

Technical degree in Electronics, Military experience, or Semiconductor Industry experience

Tools

Deposition, Beam Etch & Ion Mill systems

Wet – Plating systems

Photo systems

Vacuum PVD systems

Job description

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

• Full‑time
• Job Type: Non‑Exempt
• Salary Range: $64,000 - $77,000
• Business Function: Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance per schedule and MMM procedures for assigned tool set.
• Document preventive maintenance on PM checklists and maintain completed checklist/history in tool logbook.
• Troubleshoot and repair unscheduled failures, root‑cause them, and select correct down code for Equipment Engineer to improve MTBF.
• Record preventive maintenance and unscheduled failures on Resource Viewer and Forum Notes tracking system.
• Provide input to Shift Manager, Lead, and/or Equipment Engineer to improve PM cycle‑time, tool availability, quality/workmanship, reduce wafer scrap, and lower cost of ownership.
• Offer technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.
• Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer in defining and writing preventive maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electronics, Military experience, or Semiconductor Industry 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 and ability to isolate, determine root cause, and repair.
• Proficiency with MS Windows software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Forum Notes.
• Effective team player with proven communication skills, including cross‑functional interaction 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 & Tools

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $64,000 – $77,000 (subject to factors such as education, experience, performance, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs).
• Non‑exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay and shift differential pay.
• Eligibility for bonuses under the STI Plan or SIP and possibly for the Long‑Term Incentive Program (LTI).
• Comprehensive benefits package: paid vacation, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision, life & accident insurance, tax‑advantaged FSA & HSA, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, transit, Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Western Digital provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact [e-mail] with a request detailing the accommodation needed and the job title and requisition number.

Notice to Candidates: Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Report any such request immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or [e-mail].