We are seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Technician to support IC manufacturing operations at a semiconductor wafer fab in Santa Rosa, CA — approximately one hour north of San Francisco in wine country.
**Role Overview**
The Maintenance Technician will maintain and repair sophisticated electro-mechanical equipment in a semiconductor IC fab environment involving high vacuum, sub-micron precision, exotic chemistry, and advanced imaging. This role works closely with process engineers, operators, and the Equipment Engineering team on volume production and R&D process development.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Maintain and repair electro-mechanical equipment including high vacuum systems, precision instruments, and advanced manufacturing tools
- Work with process engineers and operators to support production and R&D
- Work with suppliers to source spare parts and coordinate service visits
- Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs
- Assist in legacy tool retirement and development of written maintenance procedures
- Install new process tools; develop PM and repair procedures
- Assist with hardware improvements and automation projects
- Collaborate with Equipment Engineering across mechanics, electronics, materials science, and software disciplines
**Requirements**
- 5–7 years of maintenance experience with manufacturing equipment or complex systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering practices
- Strong verbal and email communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and solve complex problems independently
- Ability to learn quickly and work with cutting-edge technologies
- Night shift availability (permanent night shift position)
- Must be authorized to work in the US — no visa sponsorship available
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Previous semiconductor equipment maintenance experience — highly desired
- AS/BA/BS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field; OR military electronics training
- Experience across disciplines: mechanics, electronics, materials science, software
- High vacuum technology experience (deposition, etching technologies, RF sources)
- Experience with RF/microwave systems
**Work Environment**
Industrial / manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery, electrical systems, and varying temperatures. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs required.
**Compensation**
- Base Salary: $67,030 – $111,720
- Eligible for Results Bonus Program
- Full benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k), RSUs, ESPP, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Family Leave, Flexible Time Off
- Relocation assistance possible for ideal candidate