Laboratory Technician

Insight Global; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Lab Service Engineer to maintain semiconductor equipment, troubleshoot, and support prototype tools in a lab environment. You will work closely with Process, Hardware, and Software teams to assist demos, calibrations, and development activities.

Cleanroom safety and travel may be involved. The role requires hands-on experience with robotics, valves, and diagnostic tools, along with the ability to read schematics and documentation to support system performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of semiconductor equipment experience.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair on semiconductor tools.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with robotics, pneumatics, motors, sensors, and motion control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on semiconductor equipment.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, and vacuum system issues.
• Support prototype tool installations, upgrades, and engineering development activities.
• Work within cleanroom environments and follow all safety requirements.
• Assist with customer demonstrations and engineering lab operations.
• Interpret schematics, technical documentation, and system procedures.
• Support tool qualification, calibration, and system performance verification.
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Robotics

Pneumatics

Sensors

Motion control

Schematic reading

Diagnostics tools

Tools

DVMs/Multimeters

Diagnostic equipment

Vacuum systems

Job description

The Lab Service Engineer will support our clients R&D and Applications Lab by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and calibration on semiconductor equipment. This individual will work closely with Process, Hardware, and Software Engineering teams supporting prototype tools, customer demos, and development activities.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on semiconductor equipment.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, and vacuum system issues.
• Support prototype tool installations, upgrades, and engineering development activities.
• Work within cleanroom environments and follow all safety requirements.
• Assist with customer demonstrations and engineering lab operations.
• Interpret schematics, technical documentation, and system procedures.
• Support tool qualification, calibration, and system performance verification.
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of semiconductor equipment experience.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience on semiconductor tools.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with robotics, pneumatics, motors, sensors, and motion control systems.
• Familiarity with DVMs (Digital Volt Meters), multimeters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with vacuum systems, pumps, chambers, valves, and leak checking.
• Previous experience with Lam Research, Applied Materials, TEL, KLA, ASML, Intel, or Micron.
• Automotive repair or electro-mechanical maintenance background.
• R&D, prototype equipment, or engineering lab support experience.