2nd Shift Sr. Equipment Technician

2nd Shift Sr. Equipment Technician Key Responsibilities Tool Installation & Qualification: Owns full lifecycle of advanced tools; defines long-term strategy. Lead installation, startup, and qualification of equipment. Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime and ensure stable operation. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Develops predictive models; applies machine learning and analytics. Develop and execute maintenance schedules and predictive models to extend tool life and improve uptime. Equipment Performance Monitoring: Track tool metrics such as uptime, MTBF, and throughput. Spare Parts & Vendor Management: Leads vendor selection, contract negotiation, and roadmap alignment. Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for tool upgrades, repairs, and support. Process-Equipment Interaction: Leads integration of process and equipment; drives optimization. Collaborate with process engineers to ensure equipment supports process requirements and stability. Continuous Improvement: Leads cross-functional equipment-related improvement projects focused on cost reduction, reliability, and performance enhancement. Good understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other systems Must be able to operate a forklift Must have recent PLC, programmable logic control experience. Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics, circuits. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Qualifications & Skills: 2 year technical degree or 3 years of experience maintaining electrical and mechanical systems Experience with using software on manufacturing equipment preferred. Frequent climbing, bending, lifting, kneeling, stooping, and working/extending overhead. Proficient computer skills Physical Requirements: Be able to lift 30-40 lbs. Benefits What’s in it for you on Day 1: Medical, dental and vision insurance plans Prescription Drug Plans Basic Life Insurance 401k plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program PTO and Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Exciting Onsite Perks: Free coffee available at our cafeteria Employee Appreciation Events Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting pay for this role is targeted to be between $35 and $40 per hour, 2nd shift is also eligible to receive a $1.00 per hour shift differential. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee. About Knowles Corporation About Knowles Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets. Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries. Apply Now Our Hiring Process Not quite right? Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria. Register Your Interest Apply Now Department Manufacturing Indirect Employment Type Full Time Location Valencia, California Workplace type Onsite Compensation $35.00 - $40.00 / hour Reporting To Equipment Engineering Manager