Service Technician, Sicera

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. “SCAI” seeks a Service Technician to perform in-house repair and service of cryogenic vacuum pumps, calibrate, install, modify, build and assemble equipment.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, root-cause analysis, and corrective action, with minimal travel (up to once per year) and occasional non-traditional hours to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED and a two-year technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• Prefer three years hands-on experience with testing, repairing and maintaining mechanical or vacuum equipment.
• Prefer clean room experience.
• Must be proficient in the use of mechanical tools and service test equipment; strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Calibration, maintenance, installation, modification, build, and assembly of cryogenic vacuum pumps.
• Identify root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Minimal travel (up to once per year) and may require non-traditional hours.

Skills

Hands-on experience with electromechnc

Strong communication skills

Independent and team work

Time management

Confidentiality

Background check clearance

Ability to lift heavy items

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Mechanical tools

Service test equipment

Job description

Job Title: Service Technician | In house

Location(s): CA – San Jose

This is not an Information Technology (IT) Position.

Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. “SCAI” is looking for an experienced technician with two to five (2-5) years of hands‑on experience managing the testing, repairing and maintenance of electromechanical or vacuum equipment.

The SCAI Service Technician role is a “hands‑on” technical position that interfaces with SCAI management, and performs sophisticated in‑house repair service of semiconductor components, specifically cryogenic vacuum pumps. Primary duties include (1) calibration, maintenance, installation, modification, build, and assembly; (2) identifying root cause analysis and the necessary corrective action. This position has minimal travel requirements (up to one time per year) and may occasionally require non‑traditional business hours (nights, weekends and some holidays).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED and a two-year technical degree; or any combination of education and experience that would enable the performance of the full scope of the position is required.
• Prefer three (3) years of hands‑on experience managing the testing, repairing and maintaining mechanical or vacuum equipment.
• Prefer clean room experience.
• Must be proficient in the use of mechanical tools and service test equipment; a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude is required.
• Ability to lift heavy items (50 pounds or more).
• Assist with shipping and logistics tasks.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be able to work both independently and in an established team setting;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary company information
• Ability to pass a personal background check and/or clearance at time of hire and as required by Customers is required.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship