Maintenance Technician

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance and wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Professional onboarding and training

Paid time off

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Inclusive and collaborative work envt

Job summary

NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support critical infrastructure in a semiconductor fab environment in Fremont, CA. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility and production support equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on experience with chillers, compressors, pumps, HVAC systems, and safety compliance. Strong documentation habits and ability to work with vendors are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of facilities maintenance in semiconductor/cleanroom environments.
• Experience with hazardous materials, chemicals, gases, and/or wastewater treatment systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and system drawings.
• Knowledge of applicable building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility and production support equipment.
• Support fab operations by ensuring uninterrupted availability of facility utilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for building repairs and specialty services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of environmental, regulatory, and manufacturing‑related data.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Hazardous materials handling

HVAC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing

Blueprints & schematics

OSHA certification

Tools

Chillers

Compressors

Pumps

Job description

WHO WE ARE

AtNovaSensor, an Amphenol company, we are pioneers in high accuracy sensing solutions. As a global leader in MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) technology, we design and manufacture advanced pressure sensors that power critical applications across the medical, automotive, industrial, and consumer markets—whether it's enabling life‑saving medical devices, enhancing vehicle safety and efficiency, or ensuring reliability in industrial systems.

We are part of Amphenol, a global leader in advanced interconnect systems, serving diverse markets including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and mobile devices. Amphenol Corporation, a member of the Fortune 500 (NYSE: APH), was established in 1932 and has pioneered innovation in electronics for nearly a century across virtually every end market.

Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance Technician is responsible for support of critical infrastructure and environmental systems within our semiconductor wafer fabrication facility. This role is essential to maintaining uptime, safety, compliance, and operational excellence in a high‑precision manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience supporting semiconductor or advanced manufacturing operations, including chemical management, wastewater systems (AWN) , hazardous materials handling, and facility equipment such as HVAC, chillers, and compressors. This individual must be highly responsive, self‑directed, and capable of supporting production lines in real time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assembly and Fab Facility & Utility Support

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility and production support equipment.
• Support fab operations by ensuring uninterrupted availability of facility utilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including chillers, compressors, pumps, coils, RO system, LN2 tank vessel, and related systems.
• Diagnose HVAC and AC system failures; perform appropriate corrective actions or coordinate vendor repairs.
• Perform plumbing repairs including leak detection (including roof systems), fixture repairs, drain clearing, carpentry, and general painting tasks.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting beyond basic fixture replacement.
• Access rooftops and mechanical areas to inspect equipment and diagnose issues.

Chemical & Environmental Systems (Fab Support)

• Manage chemical inventory, storage, and replenishment for wafer fabrication processes.
• Respond immediately to chemical deliveries and production‑related chemical needs.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and documentation of chemicals, gases, and hazardous materials.
• Coordinate hazardous waste collection, documentation, storage, and disposal in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and maintain the wastewater treatment system (AWN experience preferred) in compliance with local regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of environmental, regulatory, and manufacturing‑related data.

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct routine safety inspections of fab, office, and production line equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and national/local building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes.
• Maintain high-quality documentation standards for regulatory audits and inspections.
• Support sustainability and compliance initiatives within the facility.
• Monitor and expedite maintenance work orders to minimize production downtime.
• Issue purchase requisitions for maintenance supplies and services.
• Coordinate and evaluate outside vendors for building repairs and specialty services.
• Support facility improvement and special projects as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in facilities maintenance within a semiconductor, cleanroom, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with hazardous materials, chemicals, gases, and/or wastewater treatment systems.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor fab utility systems preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Experience with chillers, compressors, pumps, and related facility equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and system drawings.
• Knowledge of applicable building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and maintenance tracking systems preferred
• OSHA or related safety certifications required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in mechanical rooms and on rooftops.

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Health insurance and wellness programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional onboarding and training opportunities
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment