What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Maintenance Technician position at Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)?
Equipment Maintenance Technician III
San Jose, CA – Great Oaks Headquarters
Pay Rate: $38 - 42/hour
1-year Assignment with potential to extend/convert
Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Alternating Saturday / Sunday – Tuesday
Wednesday – Friday / Alternating Saturday
or
Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday - Tuesday / Alternating Wednesday
Alternating Wednesday / Thursday - Saturday
About the Role
Seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician to support semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining highly technical production equipment to maximize uptime and performance.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and equipment upgrades
- Diagnose root causes of equipment failures
- Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Document maintenance activities and equipment performance
- Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to improve tool uptime and efficiency
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Vacuum, Photolithography, or Wet/Plating equipment
- Knowledge of PLCs and control systems
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and overtime
Preferred Experience
- Vacuum Systems (PVD, CVD, Sputter)
- Photolithography / Metrology (ASML, TEL, Nikon, KLA)
- Wet Processing / Plating
- Etch, CMP, or Deposition systems
- Military technical background, trade school, or technical degree
Ideal Candidate
- Hands-on troubleshooting mindset
- Strong tenure and stable work history
- Semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred
Salary : $38 - $42