Projects Technician

EMD Electronics; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Bonus potential

Job summary

EMD Electronics is seeking a Projects Technician for its MEGASYS® team in Fremont, California. The role involves hands-on work on systems that manage gas and chemical supplies for semiconductor manufacturing.

The position demands 1+ years in a fast-paced environment, plus a high school diploma or GED and a technical degree is preferred. Proficiency with P&ID diagrams and MS Office is required; safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Experience with lockout/tag out procedures.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to read technical diagrams; read, redline, and understand P&ID’s.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Visio, Word, Excel).
• Technical aptitude to identify parts needed for repairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct materials are scoped and field equipment supports new gas lines.
• Provide technical support for system design, modification, and continuous improvement projects.
• Identify potential equipment failure points and perform safety assessments.
• Technical writing for process development.
• Accurate documentation of all activities.
• Read, understand, and develop P&ID’s.
• Perform technical repairs of equipment.
• Maintenance of gas and chemical systems.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Reading P&ID

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

EMD Electronics is seeking a Projects Technician for its MEGASYS® team in Fremont, California.

In this role, you will be performing daily intrusive work on systems that maintain supply of gases and chemicals to a semiconductor manufacturing environment that designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including etching and deposition systems, to produce the chips that power modern electronics like AI data centers and smartphones. They create the tools used to build advanced chips, providing solutions for key steps in semiconductor fabrication, such as adding and removing thin films. This is a challenging, hands‑on, rewarding job opportunity for people who want to join a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure correct materials are scoped and field equipment supports new gas lines.
• Provide technical support for system design, modification, and continuous improvement projects.
• Identify potential equipment failure points and perform safety assessments.
• Technical writing for process development
• Accurate documentation of all activities
• Read, understand, and develop P&ID’s
• Performing technical repairs of equipment
• maintenance of gas and chemical systems

Physical Attributes

• 75% of walking throughout the facility (5-6 miles per day)
• Basic lifting (up to 40lbs)
• Bending of the knees and overhead reaching

Military Veterans: MEGASYS® is a military-friendly employer that values the skills obtained through military teamwork. Our culture and company value the leadership and focus on safety that is obtained from your service. Veterans from any branch or MOS with hands‑on mechanical skill sets are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years' experience working in a fast-paced manufacturingenvironment

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year degree in technical discipline
• Experience with safe work practices and experience in lockout, tag out projects
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Experience with Microsoft products (i.e., Visio, Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with technical diagrams; ability to read, redline, and understand P&ID’s
• Technical aptitude to identify parts needed for a repair
• Ability to read gauges, understand units of measure and use precision measuring equipment
• Understanding materials of construction and chemical compatibility
• Awareness to identify unsafe work conditions and report them to management
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Competency to generate process improvement solutions

Pay Range for this position: $26-$40/hour

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!