Advanced Equipment Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance Technician

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Demonstrates advanced leadership and mentoring capabilities, serving as a role model for technicians and team members.Serves as the highest technical authority for equipment systems and reliability strategy.Responsible and accountable for equipment downtime troubleshooting, post-maintenance buyoff, and execution of preventive maintenance activities as scheduled.Collaborates with and supports the engineering team in equipment setup, installation, buyoff, qualification, and improvement projects.Acts as the main point of contact for the Manufacturing and Planning teams regarding equipment downtime and performance escalations.Responsible and accountable for achieving key Maintenance KPIs, including: Downtime % OEE % “Zero Defect” mindset  Slot PercentageProvides technical guidance and support to lower technicians. Required:Diploma, Certificate, or Technical/Vocational qualification in Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related field.Minimum 3 years of experience in the semiconductor manufacturing industry is preferred.Preferred:Familiar with semiconductor test equipment and tester handlers, including Pick-and-Place Handlers and automated handling systems.Basic knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance activities.Able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.Willing to work on rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and on-call support when required.Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and committed to maintaining high equipment uptime and operational excellence.Skills:Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve equipment-related issues effectively.Able to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and work instructions.Prof...