Equipment Maintenance Technician
Diamond Foundry · Bay Area, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Diamond Foundry (industrial) in Bay Area, CA. Operations & Maintenance Experience: Experience gained as a qualified operator or maintenance technician in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment is highly desired.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Casting
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 115 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 117 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$121k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 31%
- PLC 30%
- Tooling 29%
- Welding 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Diamond Foundry in Bay Area
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Responsibilities
- ◆Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive maintenance and perform corrective maintenance on complex production systems to minimize downtime and maximize operational availability.
- ◆Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Apply a systematic approach to troubleshoot and diagnose off-normal conditions in mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Utilize schematics, technical manuals, and diagnostic tools to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- ◆System Repairs & Alterations: Conduct hands-on repairs, component replacements, and system upgrades on one-of-a-kind equipment, ensuring strict adherence to technical specifications and safety protocols.
- ◆Documentation & Record Keeping: Meticulously log all maintenance actions, system performance data, and component history, maintaining a detailed and accurate record for turnover and engineering review.
- ◆Safety & Compliance: Uphold a culture of safety and procedural compliance, ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with established protocols and regulations. Take ownership of the safe operational condition of assigned equipment.
Qualifications
- ✓Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with pumps, valves, compressors, and fluid systems OR strong electrical aptitude with power distribution, control systems, and electronics.
- ✓Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to operate effectively under pressure, logically diagnose equipment casualties, and take decisive action to restore operation.
- ✓Technical Documentation: Proven ability to read, interpret, and work from complex schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and maintenance procedures.
- ✓Operations & Maintenance Experience: Experience gained as a qualified operator or maintenance technician in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment is highly desired.
- ✓Education & Bonus Skills: A technical degree or certification is a plus. Experience with lasers, vacuum systems, or high-pressure systems is a significant bonus. Completion of the Naval Nuclear Power School, Prototype, and a sea tour serves as an exceptional equivalent to formal education.
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Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our production equipment, including complex systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Laser experience is a significant bonus. Navy Machinist's Mates and Electrician's Mates are highly encouraged to apply.