Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician (Morning Shift) at Rigetti Computing

Rigetti is seeking an experienced hands-on Equipment Maintenance Technician to join the team at our Fremont Fab-1. This critical role involves the maintenance troubleshooting and repair of semiconductor processing tools within an R&D cleanroom supporting the fabrication of wafers for quantum computing.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform both Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance on a variety of wafer fab equipment including:Vacuum/Process Tools: PVD ALD evaporation/deposition plasma/dry etch.Wet Processing Systems: Wet etch solvent benches wet benches and chemical handling.Auxiliary Tools: Lithography (mask aligner dispense/develop) metrology (e.g. SEM) wafer/wire bonding and e-test.Quickly and safely troubleshoot equipment issues to return tools to production status.Maintain accurate tool documentation specifications and calibration records following SOPs/PM procedures.Assist with general fab support tasks such as chemical waste coordination/disposal restocking of consumables and gowning supply management (as assigned).Support engineering efforts by assisting with metrology and data collection during tool excursions or issues.Uphold and adhere to all EHS protocols (cleanroom etiquette LOTO hazmat chemical safety); participate in safety programs and incident response.Serve as a member of the site Emergency Response Team (ERT) and respond to incidents per training and site procedures (may include off-hours response as needed).Minimum Qualifications7 years of practical experience maintaining semiconductor or MEMS fab equipment with a strong preference for vacuum tool specialization or an equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrating strong relevant tool ownership.Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and process gas/liquid piping diagrams.Proven ability to execute equipment repairs upgrades and hardware modifications.Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment and strictly following hazmat/chemical safety procedures.Excellent communication skills meticulous attention to detail and robust documentation habits.Preferred QualificationsRelevant technical training (AA/BS degree vocational certificate or military technical training).Experience across multiple core fab areas (e.g. dry etch wet etch vacuum deposition lithography metrology bonding).Previous experience in both R&D and production settings; comfortable operating in a small-team/startup environment.Experience with manual wafer handling.Shift Details:Shift Hours: 6:00am2:30pmTraining: Initial training will generally follow the morning shift schedule.Overtime: Availability may vary based on business needs.$50 - $60 an hourRigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries equity medical dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan a paid parental leave program rejuvenation days and avacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.As engineering leaders we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology meant to serve all of humanity cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women minorities and other under-represented groups are encouraged.About RigettiRigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise government and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The companys proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industrys first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1 the industrys first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the United States U.K. and Australia. Learn more at .Dont see the job you want Apply here so we can keep in touch with you when the right role opens up in the future!Export Licensing ComplianceRigetti is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Hand Tools,caterpillar,Computer Operation,Industrial Equipment,Industrial Maintenance,Mechanical Knowledge,Schematics,Maintenance,Hydraulics,Equipment Repair,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 50 - 60