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Technical Trainer/Course Development (Semiconductor) | $81K-$100K

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Technical Trainer/Course Development (Semiconductor) | $81K-$100K
San Jose, CA | Onsite | Semiconductor / Photolithography Equipment

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Technical Trainer/Course Development (Semiconductor) professional for a full-time onsite opportunity in San Jose, California. This role combines hands-on semiconductor equipment expertise with technical instruction and course development in classroom, laboratory and cleanroom environments.

The position develops and delivers training on industrial photolithography equipment for customers and internal technical personnel. The trainer will also develop and maintain technical course materials, verify technical procedures and operate and maintain training equipment to ensure availability for instruction and demonstrations.

COMPENSATION
• $81,000-$100,000
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

TECHNICAL TRAINING
• Conduct user training on photolithography products in-house and at customer sites
• Deliver classroom and laboratory training to internal and external customers
• Provide instruction covering equipment operation, preventive maintenance, applications and installation
• Train customers and engineering technicians
• Deliver detailed presentations on technical topics
• Share technical information and help improve the technical knowledge of less-experienced colleagues

COURSE DEVELOPMENT
• Develop new internal and external technical training materials
• Revise existing technical materials to maintain accuracy and currency
• Verify technical procedures used to support field service technicians and customers
• Prepare technical presentations and instructional materials
• Approximately 70% of the role is training and 30% is course development

HANDS-ON EQUIPMENT SUPPORT
• Operate and maintain training equipment and training facilities
• Prepare instructional areas within the San Jose facility
• Perform hands-on work with semiconductor equipment
• Support troubleshooting activities
• Maintain equipment availability for training and demonstrations
• Work with mechanical and electrical systems and hand tools

CUSTOMER COLLABORATION
• Contact customers to discuss training needs
• Gather feedback on current training programs and systems
• Deliver training at customer locations as required
• Translate complex technical information into effective instruction

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Full-time onsite presence in San Jose is required
• Classroom training environment
• Laboratory training environment
• Cleanroom / fab environment
• Cleanroom work requires full cleanroom suit, facemask, gloves and safety glasses
• Flexible shifts may be required
• Close visual acuity is required for technical reading, equipment inspection, small parts, measurement devices and equipment-related work

TRAVEL
• Approximately 30% travel based on current account manager information
• Approximately 80% of travel is domestic
• Domestic or international trips may last 1-2 weeks
• International travel approximately 1-2 times per year
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required for company business

Requirements

• Instructor experience REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field OR equivalent experience, with 3-5 years of related work experience REQUIRED
• Field service experience REQUIRED
• Semiconductor process-related experience REQUIRED
• Semiconductor industry experience REQUIRED
• Hands-on hardware technical background, including equipment troubleshooting REQUIRED
• Ability to work in a cleanroom / fab environment REQUIRED
• Ability to understand complex technology and explain technical information to others REQUIRED
• Mechanical and electrical technical capability, including use of hand tools REQUIRED
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record REQUIRED
• Ability to work flexible shifts REQUIRED
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint REQUIRED
• Ability to work full-time onsite in San Jose, CA REQUIRED
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required REQUIRED

PREFERRED
• Semiconductor equipment maintenance knowledge
• Photolithography equipment knowledge
• Prior technical trainer experience as specifically described in the client JD

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many experienced semiconductor professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Technical trainingCourse developmentSemiconductor equipmentPhotolithographyEquipment maintenanceTroubleshootingCleanroom operationsInstructional designPreventive maintenanceMechanical systemsElectrical systemsTechnical presentationsCustomer supportMicrosoft OfficeHardware support
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEducationTechnologyCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves delivering technical training on photolithography equipment to customers and internal staff in classroom and cleanroom settings. Additionally, the trainer is responsible for developing and maintaining technical course materials and performing hands-on equipment maintenance.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$81,000 - $100,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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