R&D Technician — Semiconductor Test & Fabrication

HORIBA Instruments Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

HORIBA Instruments Inc. in Reno, NV, is seeking an experienced R&D Technician to install, maintain, and modify testing equipment for semiconductor-related research.

You will work with Mass spectrometers, leak detectors and vacuum systems, while following safety protocols and documenting results. The role requires a high school diploma with technical training preferred and hands-on experience with tools, piping, and fabrication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Familiar with reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safety protocols.
• Experience in assembling/commissioning R&D equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove devices with proper assembly/disassembly of equipment.
• Read SDS to ensure safe handling of chemicals and materials.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of testing equipment to ensure performance.
• Weld pipes and fabricate parts for testing setups or modifications.
• Lift objects up to 25 lbs for equipment setup or maintenance.
• Document test results and observations accurately for analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to provide feedback on product performance and safety.
• Follow company safety protocols and purchase orders per HORIBA process.
• Conduct analytical studies using leak detectors, mass spectrometers, gas analyzers, and data acquisition setups after training.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Power tools

Safety awareness

Laboratory experience

SDS reading

Welding

Fabrication

Electrical schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Mass spectrometers

Leak detectors

Gas analyzers

Data acquisition systems

Vacuum system components

Flow controllers

Job description

HORIBA Instruments Inc. in Reno, NV, is seeking an experienced R&D Technician to install, maintain, and modify testing equipment for semiconductor-related research.

You will work with Mass spectrometers, leak detectors and vacuum systems, while following safety protocols and documenting results. The role requires a high school diploma with technical training preferred and hands-on experience with tools, piping, and fabrication.