Maintenance Technician

E-Space; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Competitive salaries

Health and wellness care options

Sustainability at our core

Job summary

E-Space, based out of Arlington, TX, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day equipment maintenance in a thin-film PV manufacturing environment. You will work under the Maintenance Engineer/Manager, performing PMs, troubleshooting, and ensuring high equipment uptime across production tools in a cleanroom setting.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, familiarity with CMMS, and a proactive approach to reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably semiconductor, electronics, or cleanroom.
• Experience performing PMs and troubleshooting on production equipment including vacuum systems, robotics, conveyors, and process tools.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for work order management and maintenance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance (PM) on sputter systems, laser trim equipment, photolithography tools, wet etch, electrical plating tools, and assembly packaging equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
• Operate and maintain robotics, conveyors, industrial ovens, cryogenic components, vacuum hoses, bearings, and chain drives in a cleanroom environment.
• Log all maintenance activities in the system including work orders, asset tracking, and maintenance history.
• Support equipment calibration and process stabilization to improve production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Follow all lockout/tagout, EHS, and cleanroom protocols during maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Engineer / Manager on scheduling and prioritizing maintenance activities.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and line expansion projects as needed.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Cleanroom

Mechanical

Electrical

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

eMaintenance

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you've come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service deliveryassociated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We're intentional, we're unapologetically curious and we're 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day equipment maintenance operations in a thin-film PV manufacturing environment, working directly under the supervision of the Maintenance Engineer / Manager. This hands-on role focuses on executing preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and ensuring high equipment uptime across production tools including vacuum systems, robotics, conveyors, and process equipment. The ideal candidate has a solid background in semiconductor or cleanroom maintenance,and a proactive approach to equipment reliability.

What you'll be doing:

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance (PM) on sputter systems, laser trim equipment, photolithography tools, wet etch, electrical plating tools, and assembly packaging equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
• Operate and maintain robotics, conveyors, industrial ovens, cryogenic components, vacuum hoses, bearings, and chain drives in a cleanroom environment.
• Log all maintenance activities in the system including work orders, asset tracking, and maintenance history.
• Support equipment calibration and process stabilization to improve production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Follow all lockout/tagout, EHS, and cleanroom protocols during maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Engineer / Manager on scheduling and prioritizing maintenance activities.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and line expansion projects as needed.

What you will bring to this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical technology preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably semiconductor, electronics, or cleanroom.
• Experience performing PMs and troubleshooting on production equipment including vacuum systems, robotics, conveyors, and process tools.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for work order management and maintenance tracking.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and follow maintenance SOPs, equipment manuals, and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom or controlled-environment setting.

Extra points for the following:

• Direct experience with sputter systems, laser trim tools, wet benches, or photolithography equipment.
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic components, vacuum pumps, or precision optical systems.
• CMMS experience with eMaintenance, SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms.
• Background in semiconductor or thin-film PV manufacturing.
• Experience training or mentoring other technicians.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Arlington, TX office.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we're looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that's your experience – then we'll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That's why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off