Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician
Posted 2 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Technician 3, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- 3
- Expected experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering
Study levelDiploma
Company Description
WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.
As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.
We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.
This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.
We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.
Join us and let’s shape the future of data.
Job Description
Western Digital
The next big thing in data is you!
As Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a media manufacturing production line. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12 hour AWS Shift and overtime, as required by the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on sputter equipment according to maintenance schedules.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and control system failures**.**
- Perform equipment inspections and ensure machines operate within specified performance conditions.
- Document maintenance activities, equipment failures, and corrective actions in maintenance databases.
- Provide technical support to junior technicians during troubleshooting and equipment recovery**.**
- Support engineers in equipment improvement projects, machine upgrades, and system modifications**.**
- Analyze recurring equipment problems and provide improvement suggestions to engineers.
- Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and measurement instruments for troubleshooting.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and cleanroom standards**.**
- Support production during equipment recovery to minimize downtime.