Job Details

Maintenance Technician

This role will begin on the day shift (9:00 AM 5:30 PM) to support initial ramp-up and training. Within the first six months, it will transition to a permanent second shift, operating from 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of production and R&D equipment. You will work cross-functionally with engineering teams to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software issues. Your role will include executing equipment qualifications, calibrations, and performance verification to ensure uptime, repeatability, and compliance with process requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production automation and manual equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Execute equipment qualifications, calibrations, and performance verification.
• Track maintenance activities, equipment status, and repairs in detailed documentation.
• Develop and refine preventive maintenance procedures and equipment upgrade plans.
• Support installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of manufacturing tools.
• Identify and implement improvements in reliability, throughput, and safety.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of high-tech production machine maintenance experience.
• Experience working on manual and automated systems.
• Hands-on expertise with mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong first-principles troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent documentation habits with clear, concise, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Safety-first mindset with knowledge of LOTO and high-voltage/gas safety practices.
• Physical capability to perform tasks during an 8-hour shift and handle heavy lifting.
• High School diploma required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PLC programming understanding is a plus.
• A two-year technical degree is a bonus.
• Experience working with gloveboxes in controlled environments is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with PVD processes is a bonus.
• Familiarity with ECP or laser machining technologies is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC machining and control systems is advantageous.

Join a dynamic startup with sites in Berkeley and Santa Clara, where you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative environment that values flexibility and solutions-oriented thinking.

This role requires onsite presence in Berkeley, with a preference for candidates who are within a 45-minute commute. The work environment emphasizes safety and cleanliness, using a variety of technologies and equipment to maintain a high standard of operational efficiency.

This is a Contract position based out of Emeryville, CA. The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Emeryville, CA.