Knowles Precision Devices · 1 month ago
2nd Shift Sr. Equipment Technician
Santa Clarita, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$35/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expKnowles Precision Devices is a company focused on manufacturing and equipment maintenance. They are seeking a Senior Equipment Technician responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility support equipment.
ElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Tool Installation & Qualification: Owns full lifecycle of advanced tools; defines long-term strategy. Lead installation, startup, and qualification of equipment
Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime and ensure stable operation
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Develops predictive models; applies machine learning and analytics. Develop and execute maintenance schedules and predictive models to extend tool life and improve uptime
Equipment Performance Monitoring: Track tool metrics such as uptime, MTBF, and throughput
Spare Parts & Vendor Management: Leads vendor selection, contract negotiation, and roadmap alignment. Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for tool upgrades, repairs, and support
Process-Equipment Interaction: Leads integration of process and equipment; drives optimization. Collaborate with process engineers to ensure equipment supports process requirements and stability
Continuous Improvement: Leads cross-functional equipment-related improvement projects focused on cost reduction, reliability, and performance enhancement
Good understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other systems
Must be able to operate a forklift
Must have recent PLC, programmable logic control experience
Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics, circuits
Qualification
Required
2 year technical degree or 3 years of experience maintaining electrical and mechanical systems
Good understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other systems
Must be able to operate a forklift
Must have recent PLC, programmable logic control experience
Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics, circuits
Frequent climbing, bending, lifting, kneeling, stooping, and working/extending overhead
Proficient computer skills
Be able to lift 30-40 lbs
Preferred
Experience with using software on manufacturing equipment
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Prescription Drug Plans
Basic Life Insurance
401k plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
PTO and Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Free coffee available at our cafeteria
Employee Appreciation Events
Company
Knowles Precision Devices
Knowns Precision Devices is a manufacturer of microelectronic components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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