Demo

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Headway Technologies
Milpitas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026

TITLE: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN


B SHIFT: MONDAY THRU WEDNESDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY 6:00 PM TO 6:00 AM


C SHIFT: FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY 6:00 AM TO 6:00 PM


D SHIFT: FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY 6:00 PM TO 6:00 AM


FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT


REPORTS TO: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR


SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, the Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible performing routine and preventative maintenance on semiconductor Photolithography, Plating, or Vacuum tool sets, ensuring that tools are performing at optimum levels by adhering to the established maintenance schedule; resolving equipment issues quickly and efficiently; partnering with engineering or other groups to improve tool reliability, minimize downtime, and resolve yield issues; supporting continuous improvement activities; reviewing, updating, and documenting routine maintenance guides; and preparing for pass down meetings as needed. This position is located in Milpitas, California.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs routine and preventative maintenance on multiple tools in a specified area, ensures tools are performing at optimum levels and within specification; adheres to an established maintenance schedule
  • Troubleshoots and resolves equipment 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), 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
  • Transports tools or equipment to various locations or aisles within the cleanroom depending on requirement
  • Documents all repairs made to equipment using MESA quickly and efficiently
  • Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
  • Works scheduled and unscheduled overtime as required
  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate’s degree in electronics, industrial manufacturing, and/or equivalent relevant experience
  • Two years of hands’ on experience working in equipment maintenance in a semiconductor or high volume manufacturing environment
  • Strong hands-on experience maintaining tools in either Photolithography, Plating, or Vacuum contingent on shift and area
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and ability to perform routine and preventative maintenance on manufacturing tools and tool sets
  • Knowledge and ability to read complex schematics, mechanical drawings, 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


The hourly rate for this full-time position is between $20.90-$55.20 bonus target benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The hourly rate shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Equipment Maintenance Technician works a rotating schedule B, C, or D shift. Work hours may be altered from time-to-time contingent on business need; may travel from building-to-building as needed. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask. May be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases during the course of work day; may be exposed to loud noise; may work in close proximity to moving mechanical parts. Stands and walks, bends, twists, and crawls; May occasionally be required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, or other areas that could cause claustrophobia; wears a respirator in order to accommodate safety requirements. Performs various fine grasping movements; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment; may occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.


*Other duties of a similar nature or level are duties that may be required but may not be specifically listed in the job description or posting.


TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.

Salary.com Estimation for Equipment Maintenance Technician in Milpitas, CA
$75,290 to $95,398
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Equipment Maintenance Technician.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Engineering Analysis Skill

    • Income Estimation: $166,631 - $195,636
    • Income Estimation: $151,448 - $188,145
  • Environmental Compliance Skill

    • Income Estimation: $68,494 - $88,573
    • Income Estimation: $68,160 - $87,634
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Headway Technologies

  • Headway Technologies Milpitas, CA
  • Description TITLE: PLATING PROCESS TECHNICIAN FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT SHIFT: VARIES REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, PLATING PROCESS ENGINEERING Summary Under the dir... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Headway Technologies Milpitas, CA
  • Description TITLE: CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT C SHIFT: FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY FROM 6:00AM TO 6:00PM REPORTS TO: PRODU... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Headway Technologies Milpitas, CA
  • Description TITLE: CMP PROCESS TECHNICIAN A SHIFT: MONDAY THRU WEDNESDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY, 6:00AM-6:00PM FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT REPORTS TO: SR. MA... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Headway Technologies Milpitas, CA
  • TITLE: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR D SHIFT: FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY FROM 6:00 PM TO 6:00 AM FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT REPORTS TO: EQUIPM... more
  • 11 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Equipment Maintenance Technician jobs in the Milpitas, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Sierra Proto Express Sunnyvale, CA
  • SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION: The Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of routine and emergency maintenance to all Sierra Ci... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • IFF Palo Alto, CA
  • Job Summary Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level and make a real impact in a dynamic laboratory environment? IFF is a global leade... more
  • 13 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!