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# Hardware Technician

- **Company:** Adecco
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $65,520.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics Applications, Databases, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3445791917&tx=JR6357FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Recent college graduate in electronics or with 3-4 years of industry experience
 * Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes and analytical equipment
 * Understanding of safety and cleanroom protocols
 * Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)
 * Detail-oriented with solid problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
 * Ability to manage multiple tasks in an R&D environment
 * Experience with equipment operation, calibration, and qualification
 * Self-starter with excellent time management skills
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
 * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
 * Familiarity with hazardous materials and SEMI E10 standards
 * Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting

## Description

* Shift Details: 12-hour night shift (6:00 pm - 6:30 am, Sunday-Tuesday, or Thursday-Saturday rotating Wednesdays) Initial training period: Day shift 7:00am - 3:30pm may last 2-3 months.
 * Provide primary support for metrology and analytical tools and equipment
 * Perform repair and system recovery on equipment owned
 * Work with OEM to troubleshoot and investigate root cause
 * Maintain professional interaction with internal teams and external vendors (OEMs)
 * Log all tool-related activities in the designated database
 * Coordinate with OEM suppliers at the start of each shift regarding onsite schedules
 * Conduct daily walkthroughs of assigned buildings/equipment to:
 * Monitor equipment status and all support equipment
 * Organize and schedule preventive maintenance (PM) on responsible tools
 * Perform SPC wafers and record data for tool stability trending
 * Notify and schedule repairs and PM using the provided database
 * Escort OEM suppliers and assist with technical support as needed
 * Participate in on-the-job training for technical tasks and minor tool modifications
 * Update equipment status and repair records daily
 * Maintain and organize supplier manuals and documentation in electronic format
 * Mentor junior technicians as required
 * Perform system qualifications and wafer recovery tasks
 * Support customer management programs by documenting SPC runs and equipment status