Technician 4, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

WD; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance on semiconductor tool sets at the Fremont facility. The role focuses on keeping equipment within specification, fast issue resolution, and collaboration with engineering and vendors to improve MTBF and MTTR.

You will interpret schematics and manuals, participate in safety programs, and support continuous improvement projects across multiple tool lines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in electronics or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on tool sets, ensuring optimum tool performance.
• Troubleshoots and resolves tool issues quickly to maintain uptime.
• Collaborates with engineering and vendors to improve tool reliability and yield.
• Prepares data/documentation for daily/weekly pass-down meetings.
• Reads schematics, drawings and OEM manuals to guide maintenance actions.
• Recommends process improvements to support continuous improvement.
• Responds to inquiries from team members and management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics, industrial manufacturing, and/or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

AMAT Endura

Veeco

Novellus

Canon Anelva

ASML Scanners

Nikon Steppers

KLA Metrology

DNS coat and develop tracks

Wet Etch tools

AMAT CD SEM

Strasbaugh

Park Systems AFM

Nanometrics metrology

Job description

• Full-time
• Salary Range: 72,000.00-96,000.00
• Business Function: Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance
• Work Location: Fremont Office--LOC_WDT_USCA13

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 up time
• Partners with engineering, vendors, or other groups to improve tool reliability, reduce Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to repair (MTTR), increase Mean Time to Preventative Maintenance (MTTPM), and resolve yield issues
• Prepares data or documentation for daily/weekly pass down meetings
• Reads and interprets schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and tool repair guides
• Recommends improvements or changes to existing processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 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
• Strong experience with semiconductor like manufacturing tools such as AMAT Endura, Veeco, Novellus, Canon Anelva, ASML Scanners, Nikon Steppers, KLA Metrology, DNS coat and develop tracks, Wet Etch tools – Amerimade, RENA, Electroplating tools – Tosetz, Class One, Eco Snow CO2 cleaners, AMAT CD SEM, CMP – AMAT, Strasbaugh, Ebara, Park Systems AFM, Nanometrics metrology tools.
• Vacuum Maintenance Technician Experience with PVD, CVD, ALD, RIE, IBE, IBD and Dry Etch tools.
• Photo Maintenance Technician Experience with Scanners and Steppers, CDSEM, Metrology tools and coat and develop tracks.
• Plate / Wet Etch Maintenance Technician Experience – automated electroplating tools, wet etch tools (single wafer and batch), metrology tools, automated solvent strip tools (batch and single wafer), Eco Snow CO2 cleaners and metrology tools.
• Chemical Mechanical Polish (CMP) Maintenance Technician Experience –CMP / Polish tools, wafer cleaners, and metrology tools.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
• Knowledge and ability to perform routine and preventative maintenance on various semiconductor tools and tool sets
• Knowledge and ability to read complex schematics, mechanical drawings, vacuum diagrams and flow charts, OEM manuals, instructions, and tool guides
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Able to comply with all clean room protocols and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to resolve equipment maintenance issues quickly and efficiently
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

Additional Information

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender‑related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here .

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [emailprotected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 11/26/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.