Cleanroom HV Vacuum Assembly Technician (Swing Shift)

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc. seeks a Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician to assemble ultra‑high‑vacuum components and X‑ray source subassemblies in a controlled Class 10K cleanroom in Dublin, CA.

You will follow strict work instructions, perform precision measurements and testing, and document results with a focus on quality and process improvement. You will calibrate and troubleshoot mechanical, vacuum, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies, collaborating with Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate or equivalent hands‑on experience in precision manufacturing, vacuum technology, electromechanical assembly or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform meticulous, procedure‑driven work requiring strong hand‑eye coordination, fine motor control, and visual inspection skills.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment; Class 10K cleanroom experience preferable.
• Familiarity with ultra‑high‑vacuum systems, turbo pumps, flanges, fittings, leak checking, and contamination control.
• Ability to read and apply engineering drawings, assembly procedures, schematics and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements.
• Experience building high‑precision mechanical, vacuum, electrical, or electromechanical assemblies to controlled procedures.
• Kanban and Lean manufacturing.
• Microscopes and other inspection tools.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and current Windows systems.
• Generating, reading and red‑lining assembly procedures and schematic diagrams based on your own and engineering feedback.
• Ability to work independently, communicate technical issues clearly and collaborate effectively within a small production team.
• Working effectively within a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of ultra‑high‑vacuum components and X‑ray source subassemblies in a Class 10K cleanroom.
• Follow controlled work instructions, drawings, schematics, and cleanroom procedures with exceptional attention to detail.
• Use precision measurement, inspection and test equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical cameras, ultrasonic cleaners, welders, mass spectrometers, and digital multimeters.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, cleanliness, leak integrity, and procedural compliance.
• Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot mechanical, vacuum, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Document results, identify nonconformances, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and R&D to resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to process improvements, procedure updates and best practices that increase yield, quality, safety, and production capacity.
• Maintain cleanroom discipline, housekeeping, gowning compliance, and routine area maintenance.
• Support inventory accuracy, material handling and production readiness for assigned builds.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Hand–eye coordination

Cleanroom experience

Vacuum systems familiarity

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurement tools

Lean manufacturing

MS Office knowledge

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical inspection systems

Ultrasonic cleaners

Welders

Mass spectrometers

Helium leak detectors

Digital multimeters

Job description

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc. seeks a Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician to assemble ultra‑high‑vacuum components and X‑ray source subassemblies in a controlled Class 10K cleanroom in Dublin, CA.

You will follow strict work instructions, perform precision measurements and testing, and document results with a focus on quality and process improvement. You will calibrate and troubleshoot mechanical, vacuum, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies, collaborating with Manufacturing