Maintenance Technician

About the company

At Swift Solar our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has vast untapped potential to power our lives fuel economies and strengthen supply chains while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is that todays solar technology is good but not good enough.

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation.

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors. Its a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market and were in it for the long haul together. Join our extraordinary team building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry.

A day in the life

As a Maintenance Technician at Swift youll play a crucial hands-on role in maintaining the solar cell R&D and manufacturing equipment that powers our mission. This is a dynamic position where youll directly interact with and repair key machinery performing essential upgrades maintenance and troubleshooting across various systems. Youll work alongside engineers from R&D Process Engineering and Equipment Engineering to keep operations running smoothly and ensure equipment uptime is maximized. Your expertise will directly impact the success of Swifts technology and youll have the opportunity to influence our technical direction as an early member of the team.

On a typical day you might oversee Swifts maintenance management software platform creating a repair history log for a tool and documenting lessons learned. You might help a Process Engineer troubleshoot vacuum equipment reaching out to external equipment suppliers for support or leveraging your experience with local vendors to aid in repairing parts. To maximize equipment uptime youll develop preventative equipment maintenance processes and you might start executing some of these tasks. You will be vital to keeping operations running smoothly which could include maintaining gloveboxes implementing a new EHS equipment protocol and planning a contractor visit for a facility upgrade.

As an early hire youll help craft Swifts culture and technical this role youll be interacting with every part of our lab which will naturally lead to many opportunities to grow your own skills and responsibilities. We encourage you to take full advantage of those opportunities.

You might be a good fit if you...

• Have 5 years of tool maintenance experience in industries such as vacuum coating (PVD) semiconductor manufacturing or 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
• Are organized growth-minded and eager to step up when help is needed
• Value cross-functional collaboration and embrace the challenges and learning opportunities that come with working at a startup

A strong candidate might bring one or more of the following

• A working knowledge of thin film deposition processes
• Experience in rebuilding mechanical and cryogenic pumps
• Experience in a startup environment
• Knowledge of EHS standards and codes
• A passion for sustainability and contributing to Swifts mission of unlocking the full potential of solar energy

The logistics

• Compensation: Competitive package including salary equity and benefits
• Expected Pay Range: $32.69 - $44.71 per hour
• Ideal start date: January - March 2026
• Job type: Full-time
• Location: San Carlos CA (Swift Solar HQ)

What youll love about Swift Solar

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact.
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching clean commuter benefits and meaningful equity.
• Invest in your career: Youll grow your skills your network and your perspective at Swift. Well support you in attending conferences and taking online courses as long as you share your new insights with the team.

We recognize that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they dont meet all the criteria. If youre excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every qualification listed. Were eager to meet people from all backgrounds and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If you believe in our mission but this isnt the right job for you please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit send them this link. Thanks!

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.