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Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Swift Solar
Posted February 26, 2025

San Carlos, California

Solar Energy

$95k - $160k

Full Time

Job Description

The Equipment Maintenance Engineer at Swift Solar is responsible for maintaining and optimizing solar cell R&D and manufacturing equipment, ensuring smooth operations through preventative maintenance processes and cross-functional collaboration with various engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and optimize solar cell R&D and manufacturing equipment
  • Oversee maintenance management software platform and create repair history logs
  • Troubleshoot vacuum equipment and coordinate with external suppliers for support
  • Train team members on tool maintenance and common repairs
  • Develop and execute preventative equipment maintenance processes
  • Maintain gloveboxes and implement EHS equipment protocols
  • Plan contractor visits for facility upgrades

Requirements

  • 10 years of tool maintenance experience in industries such as vacuum coating (PVD), semiconductor manufacturing, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience performing vacuum leak detection, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and repairing high- and low-voltage electrical subsystems.
  • Fundamental understanding of vacuum chamber pumping including mechanical, turbo, and cryogenic pumps and familiarity with vacuum gauges and valves.
  • Knowledge about typical semiconductor lab facilitation.

Benefits

  • Compensation package including salary, equity, and benefits
  • Expected Pay Range: 95,000-160,000 per year
  • 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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