Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Tech at FormFactor, Inc. — Livermore, CA
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Shift:
The regular hours for this position are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:15pm.
Job Description
The Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician supports, maintains, troubleshoots, and improves semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in the production of advanced MEMS technologies. This senior‐level role partners closely with Operations and Engineering teams to sustain tool performance, enhance equipment reliability, and ensure production output meets safety, quality, and productivity standards. The position requires deep technical expertise in electro‐mechanical systems, fluidics, chemical delivery systems, automation, and high‐precision diagnostics, along with strong communication skills for equipment recovery, preventative maintenance execution, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform advanced troubleshooting of semiconductor and MEMS manufacturing equipment, diagnosing issues across electro‐mechanical, pneumatic, chemical, and automated control systems.
- Execute complex and high‐priority equipment recovery actions to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity.
- Lead root‐cause analyses and corrective actions to address recurring tool issues.
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
- Develop, refine, and execute sophisticated preventative and predictive maintenance procedures.
- Monitor equipment performance data to identify trends, failure points, and reliability improvement opportunities.
- Ensure maintenance activities adhere to safety, cleanliness, and compliance requirements.
Tool Performance & Optimization
- Partner with Engineering to implement hardware and software upgrades, process improvements, and system modifications.
- Analyze tool performance metrics, reliability data, and yield impacts to recommend optimization strategies.
- Support qualification, release, and continuous improvement of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource for technicians across multiple shifts.
- Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to junior and mid‐level maintenance technicians.
- Collaborate cross‐functionally with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Quality teams to ensure alignment on priorities and manufacturing readiness.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance actions, equipment downtime, parts usage, and technical findings.
- Contribute to the creation and revision of maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions.
- Ensure all work aligns with industry standards, environmental regulations, and internal safety protocols.
Skills
Clean Room Environment, Clean Room Environment, Communication, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Continuous Improvement Projects, Data Analysis, Debugging, Electronic Troubleshooting, Equipment Calibrations, Equipment Qualification, Machine Controls, Maintenance Documentation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Mechanical Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Motor Testing, Operations Coordination, Preventive Maintenance, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Safety Compliance, Servo Drive, Spare Part Management, Teamwork, Time Management {+ 2 more}
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience | Required
Pay Range:
$25.80 - $33.86
Pay Range Explained:
This role in Livermore, California pays between $25.80 and $33.86 per hour, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.
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