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Atomic Machines · 3 weeks ago

Equipment Maintenance Technician (2:00pm-10:30pm)

Emeryville, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$45/hr - $58/hr

7+ years exp

Atomic Machines is pioneering the Matter Compiler™ technology platform for micromanufacturing. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing advanced equipment used in the production of MEMS products, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

ManufacturingSemiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of production and R&D equipment, including automated assembly tools, CNC systems, gloveboxes, and precision motion platforms

Partner cross-functionally with our engineering teams to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software issues

Execute equipment qualifications, calibrations, and performance verification to ensure uptime, repeatability, and compliance with process requirements

Track maintenance activities, equipment status, and repairs in detailed documentation to support traceability and continuous improvement

Develop and refine preventive maintenance procedures, spare-parts strategies, and equipment upgrade plans

Support installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of manufacturing tools and infrastructure as the facility scales

Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement improvements in reliability, throughput, and safety

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, modeling best practices for equipment care and facility stewardship

Qualification

Machine maintenanceCNC systemsElectro-mechanical systemsPLC programmingPreventive maintenanceTroubleshooting skillsSafety practicesForklift operationPhysical capabilityStartup-ready attitudeGlovebox experiencePVD processesECM technologiesLaser machiningAdvanced CNC knowledgeDocumentation habits

Required

7+ years of machine maintenance and facilities support experience

Hands-on expertise with mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, hydraulic, and CNC systems

Strong first-principles troubleshooting skills and a proven record of repairs and continuous improvement

Excellent documentation habits — clear, concise, and accurate recordkeeping

Safety-first mindset with knowledge of LOTO and high-voltage/gas safety best practices

Startup-ready attitude: positive, flexible, and solutions-oriented

Physical capability to continually bend, squat, kneel, lift, twist, climb, reach, stand, and walk during an 8-hour shift; perform repetitive hand motions; frequently lift up to 50 lbs and move over 100 lbs as needed

Forklift operation experience

PLC programming understanding

A High School diploma is required

Preferred

A two-year technical degree is a bonus

Experience working with gloveboxes in controlled environments

Hands-on experience with PVD processes

Familiarity with ECM or laser machining technologies

Advanced knowledge of CNC machining and control systems

Company

Atomic Machines

Atomic Machines are into MEMS micro- and nano-fabrication.

Founded in 2019

Berkeley, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.atomicmachines.com/

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