Service Technician, SICERA (In-House)

SHI Cryogenics Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. “SCAI” is seeking an experienced Service Technician with 2–5 years hands‑on experience managing testing, repairing, and maintenance of electromechanical or vacuum equipment.

The role focuses on in‑house repair of cryogenic vacuum pumps and related components. Primary duties include calibration, installation, modification, build, and assembly, plus root‑cause analysis and corrective action.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED and a two-year technical degree; or equivalent education/experience.
• Prefer three years of hands-on experience managing testing, repairing and maintaining mechanical or vacuum equipment.
• Proficient with mechanical tools and service test equipment; strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to lift heavy items (50 pounds or more).
• Assist with shipping and logistics tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Pass a personal background check/clearance as required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Calibration, maintenance, installation, modification, build, and assembly of cryogenic vacuum pumps and related equipment.
• Identify root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Perform in-house repair service of semiconductor components.
• Minimal travel up to once per year; may require nights, weekends and some holidays.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Strong communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Background check

Education

High school diploma/GED and a two-year technical degree

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

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.
• 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