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Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician

Swift Solar
Posted January 27, 2025

San Carlos, California

Solar Energy

$33 - $50

Full Time

Job Description

The Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician at Swift Solar is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting solar cell R&D and manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal operations and equipment uptime. This hands-on role involves collaboration with engineers to perform upgrades, maintenance, and develop preventative maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain solar cell R&D and manufacturing equipment
  • Perform upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting on machinery
  • Collaborate with engineers to maximize equipment uptime
  • Review requests and work orders in maintenance management software
  • Troubleshoot vacuum equipment and coordinate with external suppliers
  • Develop and execute preventative maintenance processes
  • Maintain lab equipment including gloveboxes and gas tanks
  • Supervise contractor visits for facility upgrades

Requirements

  • Have 5 years of tool maintenance experience in industries such as vacuum coating (PVD), semiconductor manufacturing, or a related field.
  • Possess hands-on experience performing vacuum leak detection, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and repairing high- and low-voltage electrical subsystems.
  • Have a fundamental understanding of vacuum chamber pumping including mechanical, turbo, and cryogenic pumps, and familiarity with vacuum gauges and valves.

Benefits

  • Compensation package including salary, equity, and benefits
  • Expected Pay Range: 32.69 - 49.52 per hour
  • Full-time work schedule
  • 100% coverage of monthly premiums for HMO and PPO group healthcare plan options
  • 75% coverage of dental and vision insurance costs for employees
  • 401(k) plans with 100% match of retirement contributions up to 4% of earnings
  • Clean commuter benefits for biking or public transit
  • Support for attending conferences and taking online courses

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