Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance Tech — Tool Uptime

Western Digital Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician for its California manufacturing operations. The role focuses on routine and preventative maintenance of semiconductor tool sets, quick troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering to improve tool uptime and yield.

Strong reading of schematics and adherence to safety are essential. The ideal candidate has experience with AMAT Endura and other leading tools, plus a solid foundation in pneumatic, electrical, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronics, industrial manufacturing, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Two years or more of hands‑on experience working in equipment maintenance in the semiconductor or high‑volume manufacturing industry.
• Strong foundation in pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience with semiconductor tools such as AMAT Endura, Veeco, Novellus, Canon Anelva, ASML Scanners, Nikon Steppers, KLA Metrology, DNS coat and develop tracks, Wet Etch tools and related equipment.
• Vacuum Maintenance Technician Experience with PVD, CVD, ALD, RIE, IBE, IBD and Dry Etch tools.
• Plate/Wet Etch Maintenance Technician Experience and CMP maintenance familiarity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read complex schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM manuals.
• Effective communication with all levels of staff and management.
• Adherence to safety and clean room protocols.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on tool sets; ensures tools are performing at optimum levels and within specification.
• Troubleshoots and resolves tool issues quickly and efficiently to ensure optimum tool uptime.
• Partners with engineering, vendors, or other groups to improve tool reliability and reduce downtime.
• Prepares data or documentation for daily/weekly pass down meetings.
• Reads and interprets schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and tool repair guides.
• Recommends improvements to processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responds to inquiries from team members, managers, or departments.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Tool troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Microsoft Office

Reading schematics

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in electronics/industrial manufacturing

Tools

AMAT Endura

Veeco

Novellus

Canon Anelva

ASML Scanners

Nikon Steppers

KLA Metrology

Job description

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician for its California manufacturing operations. The role focuses on routine and preventative maintenance of semiconductor tool sets, quick troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering to improve tool uptime and yield.

Strong reading of schematics and adherence to safety are essential. The ideal candidate has experience with AMAT Endura and other leading tools, plus a solid foundation in pneumatic, electrical, and