Equipment Maintenance Technician Jobs in New York
Equipment Maintenance Technician jobs in New York are in strong demand, concentrated in manufacturing, utilities, building systems, and transit infrastructure, with openings at every level from entry-level apprentice to senior specialist. The most active hiring metros are New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where established employers like Consolidated Edison, MTA, and Siemens have ongoing needs. The most sought-after specialties in New York lean toward electrical systems, HVAC equipment, and industrial machinery maintenance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS)
Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making on millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.
Akoustis supports the success of Starlink by supplying world class RF filters manufactured with the highest levels of quality and reliability. At Akoustis, we continually strive for manufacturing excellence with a focus on cost controls and production throughput. We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join our fast-paced manufacturing team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define, develop, implement, and optimize maintenance strategies for critical production equipment
- Own complex equipment improvement projects to maximize availability and minimize unplanned downtime
- Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technically complex equipment failures
- Develop and action engineering solutions to repetitive bad actor failures that adversely affect manufacturing operations by performing root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and fault tree analysis (FTA)
- Support hands-on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic, and control system failures
- Leverage feedback from maintenance technicians to drive improvements to work instructions and processes
- Interface with process engineering, quality, production, and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
- Identify and optimize machine spare parts lists, min/max levels, optimal spares inventory, and conduct parts criticality analysis
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 6+ months of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment (internship, extracurricular, school and project team experience is applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
- 2+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with MRP, ERP, and CMMS systems
- Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment
- Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
- Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
- Capability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T,
- and P&IDs
- Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; capable of communicating summarized accomplishments in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Experience using Microsoft Office Products, Smartsheet, Jira, SQL and PowerBI
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be available to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel
- This position will work closely with technicians and may require lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing and carrying
- Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- This position is 100% onsite at our Canandaigua, NY facility
- Due to the facility transitioning to 24/7 operations, the work schedule for this position will evolve after training:
- You will start with standard daytime hours during training: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
- C-Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential
- D-Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Equipment Maintenance Technician: $29.00 - $46.00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS)
Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making on millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.
Akoustis supports the success of Starlink by supplying world class RF filters manufactured with the highest levels of quality and reliability. At Akoustis, we continually strive for manufacturing excellence with a focus on cost controls and production throughput. We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join our fast-paced manufacturing team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define, develop, implement, and optimize maintenance strategies for critical production equipment
- Own complex equipment improvement projects to maximize availability and minimize unplanned downtime
- Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technically complex equipment failures
- Develop and action engineering solutions to repetitive bad actor failures that adversely affect manufacturing operations by performing root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and fault tree analysis (FTA)
- Support hands-on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic, and control system failures
- Leverage feedback from maintenance technicians to drive improvements to work instructions and processes
- Interface with process engineering, quality, production, and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
- Identify and optimize machine spare parts lists, min/max levels, optimal spares inventory, and conduct parts criticality analysis
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 6+ months of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment (internship, extracurricular, school and project team experience is applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
- 2+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with MRP, ERP, and CMMS systems
- Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment
- Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
- Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
- Capability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T,
- and P&IDs
- Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; capable of communicating summarized accomplishments in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Experience using Microsoft Office Products, Smartsheet, Jira, SQL and PowerBI
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be available to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel
- This position will work closely with technicians and may require lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing and carrying
- Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- This position is 100% onsite at our Canandaigua, NY facility
- Due to the facility transitioning to 24/7 operations, the work schedule for this position will evolve after training:
- You will start with standard daytime hours during training: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
- C-Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential
- D-Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Equipment Maintenance Technician: $29.00 - $46.00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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- Chemicals & Materials
- Electronics & Hardware
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment maintenance technician jobs across New York.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in a related field
- Hands-on experience maintaining industrial, commercial, or building systems equipment
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and equipment diagrams accurately
- Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems relevant to the role
- Valid New York driver's license for roles requiring travel between facilities or sites
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures in the workplace
Equipment Maintenance Technician Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment maintenance technician in New York?
Most equipment maintenance technician positions in New York require a high school diploma or GED plus vocational training or an associate degree in a technical field such as electrical technology, HVAC, or industrial mechanics. While New York does not issue a single statewide license for equipment maintenance technicians broadly, roles involving refrigerants require EPA Section 608 certification, and electrically focused positions may require a New York State electrical certification. Many candidates enter through apprenticeships offered through trade unions affiliated with the New York State AFL-CIO.
Which companies hire equipment maintenance technicians in New York?
New York equipment maintenance technician roles are posted by onsemi, Amcor, and Tesla and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's density of utilities, transit authorities, and large healthcare and manufacturing campuses means consistent year-round openings across the state.
Which New York cities have the most equipment maintenance technician jobs?
Hopewell Junction, Buffalo, and Solvay have the most equipment maintenance technician openings in New York. New York City leads because of its massive transit system, commercial real estate portfolio, and large utility and healthcare infrastructure, while Buffalo and Albany reflect significant manufacturing, state government facilities, and regional hospital campuses that rely on in-house maintenance teams.
Are there remote equipment maintenance technician jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Equipment maintenance technician work is inherently hands-on and tied to physical machinery and facilities, so most openings require on-site presence. About 0% of equipment maintenance technician openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve remote monitoring, diagnostic analysis, or technical coordination rather than direct equipment work.
How can I get hired as a equipment maintenance technician in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a registered apprenticeship through a New York trade union such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers or the Steamfitters Local, which provide paid on-the-job training without prior experience. Large New York employers including MTA, Consolidated Edison, and major healthcare systems like NYC Health and Hospitals also hire helpers and maintenance assistants who train into full technician roles. Earning an EPA Section 608 certification or a HVAC/R certificate from a New York community college like SUNY Erie or CUNY gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to equipment maintenance technician jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to equipment maintenance technician jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to whichever ones fit.
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