Microelectronic Technician 1

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Microelectronic Technician 1 Manhattan Beach, CA Posted: 10/5/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

226624

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Microelectronic Technician 1, in Manhattan Beach, CA. Job ID#226624

Pay Rate: $46 - $51/hr

Job Description:

Seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician for their Semiconductor Fab.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a broad range of front-end and back-end semiconductor equipment (e.g., steppers, evaporators, sputters, implanters, etchers, coaters/developers, and dicing saws).

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and basic software/control issues across legacy and custom tools.

• Partner with process engineers, researchers, and tool owners to rapidly diagnose and resolve equipment problems in a dynamic Production/R&D setting.

• Log maintenance activities, downtime events, and parts usage in internal tracking systems.

• Support tool installations, decommissioning, and upgrades, including coordination with vendors and facilities teams.

• Maintain and order critical spares, consumables, and safety components.

• Follow cleanroom protocols and ensure tools meet safety, cleanliness, and calibration standards.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance tool uptime, reduce maintenance cycles, and improve user satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications for Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 2+ years of experience in equipment maintenance or technical trade.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.

• Familiarity with vacuum pumps, gas systems, and cleanroom operations.

• Comfortable working independently in a research-driven environment with frequent tool changeovers.

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications for Semiconductor Equipment Support Technician:

• Associate degree or technical training in Mechatronics, Electronics, or related field. - Experience with legacy semiconductor tools, including both wet and dry processes.

• Exposure to low-volume, high-mix R&D or prototyping environments.

• Basic understanding of process flows across front-end and back-end semiconductor fabrication.

• Familiarity with safety protocols related to gases, chemicals, and high voltage equipment.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled