Equipment Maintenance Technician

Compunnel

Milpitas, CA
4 days ago

$40–$42 Per Hour
Contractor

Highlights

We are seeking a skilled Equipment Maintenance Technician to support semiconductor manufacturing operations in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while working both independently and as part of a team.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Milpitas, CA
Job Type	Contractor
Salary	$40–$42 Per Hour
Year Founded	null

Description

We are seeking a skilled Equipment Maintenance Technician to support semiconductor manufacturing operations in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve production equipment to ensure high performance, quality, and uptime.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while working both independently and as part of a team.

Job Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues, identifying root causes of failures
Perform preventive maintenance (PM) according to schedule and established procedures (MMM)
Accurately document all maintenance activities and equipment performance in tracking systems
Collect and record operational data, as required
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership to:
Improve KPIs and equipment performance
Increase tool uptime and availability
Reduce PM cycle times and wafer scrap
Enhance procedures, quality, and overall efficiency
Support training and certification of maintenance team members

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance:
Vacuum, Photolithography (Photo), or Wet/Plating technologies
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Solid understanding of failure analysis and root cause problem-solving
Working knowledge of control systems and/or PLCs
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and tracking systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams
Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

Vacuum Systems: PVD, CVD, Sputter (Balzers, Veeco, Anelva, etc.)
Deposition / Ion Mill: Veeco IBE, DLC 350, RF350, RF240
Etch Systems: Asher, Hitachi, Matrix
Wet Processing: Plating (NiFe, MLO), SRD, NMT, Resist Strip, Chemical Etch
CMP: Ebara, Strausbaugh, Disco
Photolithography / Metrology: ASML, TEL, Canon, Nikon, KLA, FEI SEM

Technical degree in Electronics or related field
Military technical training (electronic/mechanical)
ASE certification
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing (IC, disk, solar, etc.)

Skills

About Company

Compunnel Inc boasts over three decades of experience collaborating with leading global enterprises to meet their needs for flexible workforce solutions and on-demand talent. We are a worldwide organization offering strategic workforce management, IT consulting, and on-demand talent services. Our specialization lies in serving various sectors including Financial Services, Healthcare, IT, Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Manufacturing, and Engineering.