Equipment Technician

Solid State Devices•La Mirada, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Solid State Devices, Inc. (SSDI) is a pioneer in semiconductor manufacturing with over 50 years of experience, known for setting high standards in reliability and performance for Aerospace & Defense applications. We are seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to join our Wafer Fabrication team. This role is crucial for maintaining equipment reliability and adhering to cleanroom or ESD protocols in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years work experience in a related technical or equipment maintenance field.
Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or Mechatronics (preferred).
Familiar with ESD wrist strap checkers, grounding points, and ISO/ANSI ESD standards.
Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams.
Understanding of how production machinery operates and familiarity with automation or control systems.
Experience with systems that produce ultra-pure water, often used in semiconductor processes.
Knowledge of water quality standards (e.g., resistivity), filters, or maintenance protocols.
Experience setting up or calibrating temperature control systems.
Understanding of temperature regulation (e.g., PID controllers, thermocouples, RTDs).
Familiar with Heating Control Systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with industrial furnaces (possibly in heat treatment, semiconductor, or ceramics manufacturing).
Preventive maintenance, leak detection, or rebuild experience.
Related work experience or hands-on training or certifications (e.g., IPC, OSHA, ESD, etc.).

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix mechanical, electrical, or control system issues on production tools and equipment.
Minimize downtime by interpreting error codes and replacing worn components.
Install or swap out interface hardware for automated testers or production jigs.
Perform test setups, wiring, or fixture alignment.
Ensure all stations are ESD-compliant using ESD testers and documenting results.
Track, organize, and possibly tag equipment.
Coordinate with external contacts for parts, service, or technical support.
Proactively maintain equipment based on schedules, logs, or usage data to avoid breakdowns.
Maintain infrastructure systems including HVAC, DI water, compressed air, and vacuums.
Work on facility support systems or coordinate with building maintenance teams.