Sputter Equipment Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) Job at Western Digital Ca

Sputter Equipment Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

• Full-time
• Job Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range: 57,885.00-82,000.00
• Business Function: Engineering Support

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

As Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a Media manufacturing production line in a class 100 cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 8 hour 5 days a week Shift and overtime, as required by the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance per schedule and MMM (Manufacturing Maintenance Manual) procedures for assigned tool set.
• Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data if applicable and maintain completed checklist/history in tool logbook.
• Troubleshoot and repair routine unscheduled failures to root cause and select correct down code when closing out call for Equipment Engineer to improve MTBF (Mean-Time Between Failure).
• Document routine preventive maintenance and unscheduled failures on Resource Viewer and Forum Notes equipment manufacturing tracking system and database.
• Provide inputs to Shift Manager, Lead and/or Equipment Engineer to improve PM cycle-time, tool availability, quality/workmanship, reduce wafer scrap and cost of ownership.
• Provide Technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.
• Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer to define and write preventive maintenance procedures.

REQUIRED:

• Technical degree in Electronics, thin film sputtering experience.
• Must have excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Min 3 Years’ Experience in Vacuum Technologies.
• Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate determine root cause and repair.
• Proficient in MS Windows Software (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook) & Forum Notes.
• Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Peers, Management, Customers, and Suppliers.
• Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control).
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

SKILLS:

• Mid Level Equip Maintenance Tech.
• Thin film Deposition using Anelva or Lean sputter equipment.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• Thesalaryrange is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; and other voluntary benefit programs.