Key Responsibilities: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing, including systems involving high-vacuum technology, sub-micron precision, specialized chemicals, and advanced imaging techniques. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing advanced research and development (R&D) semiconductor equipment and supporting both production activities and process development.
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Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Description
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to support IC manufacturing operations within Client's High Frequency Technology Center Wafer Fab. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing advanced research and development (R&D) semiconductor equipment and supporting both production activities and process development.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing, including systems involving high-vacuum technology, sub-micron precision, specialized chemicals, and advanced imaging techniques.
Collaborate with process engineers and equipment operators to support high-volume manufacturing and R&D process development activities.
Coordinate with equipment suppliers to identify and procure spare parts and arrange equipment servicing when required.
Perform preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, and carry out emergency repairs in a manufacturing environment.
Support the Equipment Engineering team in decommissioning and retiring outdated equipment.
Create, update, and maintain written equipment maintenance procedures and technical documentation.
Assist with the installation, setup, and commissioning of new semiconductor process equipment.
Develop preventive maintenance and repair procedures and identify the spare parts required for equipment maintenance.
Contribute to hardware upgrades, equipment improvement initiatives, and automation projects.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Previous experience maintaining manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, or other complex technical systems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and standard engineering practices.
Strong verbal, written, and email communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously while independently troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies, equipment, and advanced manufacturing processes on the job.
Ability to work effectively in a highly technical, collaborative, and inclusive team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience servicing, maintaining, or troubleshooting semiconductor manufacturing equipment or complex manufacturing systems.
Associate's, bachelor's, or equivalent technical education in Electronics, military electronics training, or demonstrated proficiency in electro-mechanical systems.
Experience working across multiple technical disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electronics, materials science, and software engineering.
Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment.
Hands-on experience with high-vacuum systems, thin-film deposition techniques, semiconductor etching processes, and RF power sources.