Service & Maintenance Technician
Hayward, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Service & Maintenance Technician is responsible for diagnosing maintaining and repairing complex mechanical electrical and electromechanical systems in a fast-paced technology-driven environment. This role supports uptime operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across advanced equipment and facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical electrical HVAC and automated systems
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures using diagnostic tools and root-cause analysis
- Support installation calibration and commissioning of new equipment and systems
- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and efficiency
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical issues and implement process improvements
- Ensure compliance with safety environmental and regulatory requirements (OSHA EPA etc.)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (SQCDP) to reduce downtime and operating costs
- Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for service and repairs
- Light Fabricating and/or machining fixturing
- Keeping workspace clean (Shop/Trash cans/Fab room)
- Assist in supporting the UTAC culture and values (Integrity Expertise and Innovation)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Education and Skill Requirements:
- Associates degree or technical certification in Mechanical or Electrical is preferred
- 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing or high-tech environments
- Knowledge of mechanical systems: couplings alignments vibration pumps
- Knowledge of electrical systems: VFD troubleshooting AC motors sensors and control systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings schematics and manuals
- Experience with automated systems preferred
- Proficiency in using diagnostic tools
- Fluency in the English language is required
- Strong problem solving strategic thinking and analytical skills required
- Able to relay technical information in a way your audience understands
- Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits working the hours necessary to perform the job
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications and the ability to become proficient any systems that we use (Concur Kronos etc.)
- Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- High attention to detail and safety awareness
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Adaptability in a fast-paced high-tech environment
- Experience in the automotive testing and validation industry preferred
- Strong time management multi-tasking and organization skills
- Able to function as part of a team with members of varying job levels and work cooperatively toward team goals
- Consistently adhere to and support all UTAC policies procedures and safety regulations
- Self-starter who can multi-task and possess strong communication skills
- Valid drivers license
Physical Requirements:
- Exposure to industry accepted chemicals and noise
- Regularly required to stand reach bend and move about the facility
- Able to lift and/or move materials as needed in the performance of assigned duties
- Requirements include but are not limited to stand walk sit twist bend lift see speak hear
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- May require occasional travel (locally nationally internationally)
Additional Information :
For you as a potential UTAC team member we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programs are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the US this includes ;
- Medical Insurance dental
- 401k
- Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise Innovation and Integrity.
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies :
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals. ... View more