Implant Maintenance Technician

Coherent • San Jose, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating machinery to refurbish ion implanter modules, accurately documenting maintenance activities, and troubleshooting issues with vacuum systems, power supplies, and source-related problems. The technician will collaborate with other maintenance personnel on tool-related issues and must follow safety protocols and cleanroom procedures, including the proper handling of hazardous gases, chemicals, and materials.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related technical field or equivalent military/industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience maintaining semiconductor equipment, ideally ion implantation tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and vacuum systems.
• Familiarity with implant systems such as Axcelis, Varian, or Applied Materials.
• Comfortable working with high-voltage, vacuum, RF, and gas delivery systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment wearing full PPE.
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).
• Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery required to refurbish ion implanter modules.
• Accurately document maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot issues with vacuum systems, power supplies, and source related issues.
• Collaborate with other maintenance techs on tool related issues.
• Follow safety protocols and cleanroom procedures, including proper handling of hazardous gasses, chemicals, and materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree