SkyWater
Principal Technician Maintenance Mechanic - Fab Facilities FM
5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741-7306
On-site · In Budget OR Replacement
First seen by offpeak October 12, 2026
See your drive time Apply on SkyWater's site
Principal Technician Maintenance Mechanic - Fab Facilities FM
SkyWater Austin Facilities is seeking a Principal Technician Maintenance Mechanic with at least five years technical and hands-on experience maintaining semiconductor factory utilities and related building systems. Must be experienced with rotating equipment, HVAC and exhaust, water and thermal systems, environmental abatement and industrial controls. Position is a self-driven, daily mix of preventive maintenance, mechanical and diagnostic troubleshooting coupled with safe work practices to support equipment reliability and facility operations.
Major Areas of Expertise:
- Pumps, Motors and Rotating Equipment
- HVAC Air Handling and Exhaust
- Water Systems and Plumbing
- Cooling and Thermal Equipment
- Environmental and Process Systems
- Valve Actuators
- Electrical systems
- Generators
Shift: 1st Shift: 7am – 4pm, Monday-Friday
Required Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma.
- Five years of semiconductor maintenance experience.
- Familiarity with clean rooms, clean room systems, high purity materials and fabrication methods.
- Hands on experience in all aspects of semiconductor building maintenance: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, pumps, motors, mill right, carpentry, TIG welding.
- Mechanically inclined, reliable, self-managing, superior troubleshooting abilities on complex systems and equipment, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, collaborative team player, organized, sense of urgency.
- Able to learn and use new and varied software to order materials and equipment.
- Continuous improvement of maintenance methodology and personal skill set.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Licenses and Technical Certifications:
- Electrical, plumbing and or carpentry license or certification.
- Heavy equipment license or certification, e.g. forklift, crane, scissor lift, etc.
- EPA, OSHA or Safety Related training.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting 50 lbs.
- Bending and reaching.
- Climbing ladders.
- Walking throughout shift.