Equipment Maintenance Specialist

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JOB SUMMARY:

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain troubleshoot and repair critical equipment related to clean-room thermal processing plating deposition and inspection systemsincluding hydrogen and vacuum furnaces sputtering systems gold/nickel plating lines vacuum leak testers XRF profilometers and drying ovens.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment issues that affect production output process consistency or product quality.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance schedules and work instructions to ensure reliable equipment operation.
• Manage and maintain maintenance documentation for all production and process equipment.
• Maintain/upgrade/create and regularly update a centralized database of equipment conditions service history and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with production quality and engineering teams to align equipment performance with process requirements.
• When necessary reverse engineer mechanical electrical or control systems to restore or improve function.
• Interface with equipment vendors and external service providers for repair parts sourcing and technical consultation.
• Travel on occasion to evaluate new or used equipment for suitability to IJ Research processes (e.g. brazing sputtering plating etc.).
• Participate in or lead equipment installations and facility upgrades related to utilities and infrastructure.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; familiarity with vacuum high-temperature and clean-room compatible equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel (tracking formulas reporting)
• Demonstrated ability to work without complete documentation applying reverse-engineering approaches when required
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects using computer-based tools
• Experience with ERP or maintenance tracking systems (preferred)
• Comfortable working safely with high-temperature high-voltage and gas systems (e.g. hydrogen vacuum)
• Strong communication skills; able to clearly convey technical findings and collaborate across teams
• Willingness to travel occasionally for equipment evaluations
• Familiarity with plating processes vacuum testing or thin/thick film deposition
• Experience with sensors basic automation or PLC interfaces
• Technical certifications in maintenance controls or industrial systems

TOTAL REWARDS:

The compensation range for this position is $76200 - $114000 depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance-based bonus plans.
Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include Health benefits 401(k) retirement savings program with company match PTO and more.
More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:
CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work may involve standing and walking for moderate to lengthy periods of time with some duties performed from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials and computer screen. Deadlines workloads during peak periods and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include bending and squatting as well as occasional lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs or pushing/pulling carts loaded with up to 500 lbs.

STC is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race creed color religious belief sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry place of birth physical or mental disability or veteran status.

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Total Rewards

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits 401(k) retirement savings program with company match PTO and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race color religion creed genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status age national origin disability protected veteran status or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal state or local laws.

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