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Maintenance Technician

Keysight · Santa Rosa, CA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Keysight (industrial) in Santa Rosa, CA.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Automation
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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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

Typical $90k–$121k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 31%
  • PLC 30%
  • Tooling 29%
  • Welding 28%

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At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Responsibilities

Maintenance Technician to Support our manufacturing fab in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. Work with R&D equipment in Keysight’s manufacturing fab. Maintain and repair electro-mechanical equipment that may use high vacuum, sub-micron precision, exotic chemistry, advanced imaging, and many other state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. Work closely with process engineers and operators to aid in both volume production and R&D process development. Work with suppliers to select and purchase spare parts, and to coordinate service visits. Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs in a manufacturing environment. Work closely with our Equipment Engineering team to: Assist in the retirement of legacy tools. Develop written maintenance procedures Install new process tools Develop PM and repair procedures and determine spare parts

requirements

Assist with implementing hardware improvements and automation projects.

Requirements

Maintenance experience with manufacturing equipment or other complex systems. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of tools and standard engineering practices. Strong personal and e-mail communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple

responsibilities

Maintenance Technician to Support our manufacturing fab in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. Work with R&D equipment in Keysight’s manufacturing fab. Maintain and repair electro-mechanical equipment that may use high vacuum, sub-micron precision, exotic chemistry, advanced imaging, and many other state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. Work closely with process engineers and operators to aid in both volume production and R&D process development. Work with suppliers to select and purchase spare parts, and to coordinate service visits. Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs in a manufacturing environment. Work closely with our Equipment Engineering team to: Assist in the retirement of legacy tools. Develop written maintenance procedures Install new process tools Develop PM and repair procedures and determine spare parts

requirements

Assist with implementing hardware improvements and automation projects.

Requirements

Maintenance experience with manufacturing equipment or other complex systems. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of tools and standard engineering practices. Strong personal and e-mail communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple

responsibilities

simultaneously and solve complex problems independently. Ability to learn on the job and work with cutting edge technologies and processes. Desire to work in a highly technical organization with a very strong and inclusive team. May be required to use a respirator and SCBA. Ideal candidates for this position would possess some of the following attributes: Previous experience maintaining semiconductor equipment or complex manufacturing hardware AS/BA/BS degree in Electronics, military electronics training, or strong electro-mechanical technical capability. Previous experience working across disciplines including mechanics, electronics, materials science, and software engineering. Experience with semiconductor manufacturing techniques is highly desired. Experience with high vacuum technology, deposition methods, different etching technologies and RF sources. Relocation Bonuses available for out of area candidates Pay Range: USD $67,030.00 - USD $111,720.00 Year Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, d

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Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

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