Equipment Uptime Technician

Job Title:
Equipment Uptime Specialist
Reports to:
Director of Equipment Engineering
Job Type:
Non-exempt, Full-time
Locations:
Fremont, CA (On-site)
Company Description
Amprius develops, designs, and manufactures very high-performance lithium-ion cells for advanced applications. Amprius invented and perfected a 100% silicon anode that enables the highest energy density cell commercially available in the industry.
Summary
A Equipment Uptime Technicianwill join our Anode Manufacturing group and maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, as needed, process equipment for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of silicon anode products. The ideal candidate will have significant experience maintaining and operating vacuum systems and associated electronics, particularly for semiconductors, solar, or related manufacturing environments. This is a TEMP to PERM role.
Job Responsibilities
Work closely with the Maintenance Technicians team to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plasma-enhanced and thermal CVD process equipment.
Execute preventative maintenance plans and support continuous improvements in equipment throughput and production uptime.
Generate, implement, and update maintenance procedures.
Mentor and supervise Maintenance Technicians as required, including adherence to documented procedures.
Help ensure correct and sufficient parts and equipment are held in inventory as spares and floor stock.
Operate CVD process equipment to support production, as needed.
Requirements
Expertise in working with and troubleshooting vacuum systems, such as leak testing, diagnosing pump or sensor issues, etc. Experience with CVD, sputtering, dry etch, roll-to-roll processing or similar technologiesis desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic electronics and ability to read schematics to troubleshoot electrical systems.
Proficient with using computers for generating documentation, database input, spare parts management, and communication.
Education &
Skills
5+ years of experience in a semiconductor or similar production environment
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Committed to environmental health and safety
Strong work ethic and high accountability
Highly organized, self-motivated, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and pay close attention to details
Physical Demands &
Work Location:

Fremont, CA:
This is an on-site job. Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required.
Adhere to the company’s quality and safety requirements.
Be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Will be required to stand, sit, squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach, lift, balance, push, and pull, climb ladders
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, respirator, and safety shoes.
Benefits
Salary:
$25.00 - $42.00 per hour. Depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Cell phone reimbursement for $50/month
Comprehensive health benefits package, vacation accrual, and paid holidays, available for PERM employees.
Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual’s qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.