Lab Service Engineer

Aleron; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Aleron in Fremont, CA seeks a hands-on Lab Service Engineer to support advanced semiconductor equipment in a research lab. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and provide equipment support with engineering teams to keep development programs and prototypes running at peak performance.

This contract role requires 5+ years in semiconductor environments, strong diagnostics skills, and experience with mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• 5+ years of experience working in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, wafer fabrication, or cleanroom environments.
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, robotic, or automated systems.
• 3+ years of experience performing preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment calibration, and system upgrades.
• 2+ years of experience using diagnostic equipment such as digital voltmeters (DVMs), testing tools, or related instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on semiconductor equipment in a laboratory environment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and upgrade equipment to maximize system performance and uptime.
• Support Process Development, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering teams with R&D activities and customer demonstrations.
• Install, test, and support prototype equipment while assisting with development of procedures and technical documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and system-level issues.
• Support customer-facing technical activities and provide training to engineers, technicians, and field service personnel as needed.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and other safety equipment, when handling hazardous materials.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Field service

Robotics

Education

Engineering degree (AS/BSc)

Job description

Job Title: Lab Service Engineer

Location: Fremont, CA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $32.29/ hour

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a hands-on Lab Service Engineer to support advanced semiconductor equipment in a research and development laboratory environment. In this role, you'll perform maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and equipment support while partnering closely with engineering teams to keep critical development programs, customer demonstrations, and prototype systems operating at peak performance.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work with cutting-edge semiconductor technology and next-generation equipment.
• Collaborate directly with Process Development, Hardware, and Software Engineering teams.
• Gain exposure to prototype systems, R&D activities, and customer-facing technical support.
• Join a fast-paced environment where problem-solving and technical expertise are highly valued.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This position offers a unique blend of laboratory engineering, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support. You'll play a critical role in enabling innovation by ensuring complex semiconductor systems remain operational and ready for development, testing, and customer engagements.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on semiconductor equipment in a laboratory environment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and upgrade equipment to maximize system performance and uptime.
• Support Process Development, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering teams with R&D activities and customer demonstrations.
• Install, test, and support prototype equipment while assisting with development of procedures and technical documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and system-level issues.
• Support customer-facing technical activities and provide training to engineers, technicians, and field service personnel as needed.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and other safety equipment, when handling hazardous materials.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• 5+ years of experience working in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, wafer fabrication, or cleanroom environments.
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, robotic, or automated systems.
• 3+ years of experience performing preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment calibration, and system upgrades.
• 2+ years of experience using diagnostic equipment such as digital voltmeters (DVMs), testing tools, or related instrumentation.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience supporting prototype systems, engineering development equipment, or laboratory operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience working with robotics, motion control systems, and automation equipment.
• Automotive repair, diagnostics, or electromechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting research and development (R&D) environments.
• Experience training engineers, technicians, or customer support personnel.
• Knowledge of semiconductor process equipment and wafer processing operations.
• Experience supporting customer sites and field service operations.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Overtime: May be required based on business needs, equipment issues, and customer commitments.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to perform the physical requirements of equipment maintenance and laboratory support activities.
• Work Environment: 100% onsite laboratory and cleanroom environment.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Required; may include Air Purifying Respirators (APR), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and other safety equipment.
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.