Wafer Equipment Maintenance Technician

Western Digital; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation time

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading technology company in Fremont, CA is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of production tools in a cleanroom environment. The role involves performing maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and documenting activities. Ideal candidates should have strong electro-mechanical skills, proficiency in MS Office, and excellent communication abilities. This position requires flexibility for overtime and weekends, as well as a commitment to high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude and hands-on maintenance skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wafer fabrication tools.
• Document all maintenance activities in tool logbooks and CMMS.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to ensure long-term reliability.
• Support Tool Owners and Equipment Engineers in improving tool performance.

Skills

Electro-mechanical aptitude

Hands-on maintenance skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Strong troubleshooting abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Location: Wester Digital – Fremont, CA. Schedule: 12‑hour AWS Shift (includes weekends and overtime as required). Environment: Class 100 Cleanroom.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Equipment Maintenance Technician to support and maintain production tools in our wafer manufacturing line. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced cleanroom environment, demonstrates initiative, and works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wafer fabrication tools using established procedures and on‑the‑job training (OJT).
• Accurately document all maintenance activities in tool logbooks and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to identify root causes and ensure long‑term reliability.
• Support Tool Owners and Equipment Engineers in improving tool performance and uptime.
• Maintain comprehensive records, including PM checklists, part usage, and maintenance history.
• Continuously develop technical skills and certifications through formal and informal training.
• Follow all cleanroom and safety protocols while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong electro‑mechanical aptitude and hands‑on maintenance skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high‑quality work.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended periods (12‑hour shifts).
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.

Preferred

• Experience with semiconductor wafer fab equipment (Photo, Thin Films, Plating, Etch, CMP).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of control systems and PLCs.
• Familiarity with failure analysis, root cause determination, and repair documentation.
• Experience using DVMs (Digital Voltmeters) and standard mechanical hand tools.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Entry‑level experience in equipment maintenance or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Understanding of electrical safety and operational theory.
• Dependable, detail‑oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the listed characteristics. 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.

Western Digital 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 are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

Western Digital 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 [e-mail] 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 11‑9‑2025 (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.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; skills, ability, knowledge of the job; performance, contribution and results; geographic location; shift; internal and external equity; and business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non‑exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan or the Sales Incentive Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax‑advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD and D; legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, and other form of compensation are at the Company’s sole discretion.

Notice To Candidates

Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to the Western Digital Ethics Helpline or [e-mail].

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