Equipment Technician

Solid State Devices, Inc•Whittier, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Solid State Devices, Inc. (SSDI) is seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to join their Wafer Fabrication team. This role is a technical maintenance position within a manufacturing environment, emphasizing the critical importance of equipment reliability and adherence to cleanroom and ESD protocols. SSDI has a distinguished history of over 50 years in semiconductor manufacturing, renowned for setting high standards in reliability and performance. The company specializes in high power and high voltage semiconductors and electronic systems, catering to the essential needs of various Aerospace and Defense applications.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years work experience in a related technical or equipment maintenance field
Related work experience or hands-on training or certifications (e.g., IPC, OSHA, ESD, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Able to interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams
Understand how production machinery operates and are familiar with automation or control systems
Experience working with industrial furnaces-possibly in heat treatment, semiconductor, or ceramics manufacturing
Familiar with systems that produce ultra-pure water, often used in semiconductor processes
Knowledge of water quality standards (e.g., resistivity), filters, or maintenance protocols
Preventive maintenance, leak detection, or rebuild experience
Experience setting up or calibrating temperature control systems
Understand how temperature regulation works-possibly with PID controllers, thermocouples, RTDs, etc.
Familiar with Heating Control Systems
Associate's Degree (preferred) - Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics

Responsibilities

troubleshooting, diagnosing, and fixing mechanical, electrical, or control system issues on production tools and equipment
minimizing downtime
interpret error codes, and replace worn components
install or swap out interface hardware, which could be part of automated testers or production jigs, test setups, wiring, or fixture alignment
ensure all stations are ESD-compliant, using ESD testers and documenting results
familiar with ESD wrist strap checkers, grounding points, and ISO/ANSI ESD standards
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
cover infrastructure systems-HVAC, DI water, compressed air, vacuums, etc.
work on facility support systems or coordinate with building maintenance teams