Semiconductor R&D Technician - Hands-On Lab & Equipment

HORIBA; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Dental, vision, life insurance

Medical insurance

Educational reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

HORIBA Instruments in Reno, NV seeks hands-on technicians for installing, maintaining, and optimizing testing equipment used in semiconductor R&D and manufacturing environments.

You'll work with vacuum systems, mass spectrometers, gas analyzers, and data acquisition tools, following SDS and safety protocols, with opportunities for welding and fabrication tasks and collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools and equipment installation.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow Safety Data Sheets and safety protocols.
• Basic welding skills with the ability to perform simple fabrications or repairs is a plus.
• Ability to handle power tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for reporting test results and maintaining records.
• Physical capability to lift up to 25 lbs. and perform manual tasks.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or R&D environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with gas flow products and testing procedures preferred.
• Comfortable with electrical & Flow schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Previous experience with assembling and commissioning R&D experimental equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove devices by accurately tightening and removing bolts, ensuring proper assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure safe handling of chemicals and materials used in testing and maintenance procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of testing equipment and instruments to ensure operational efficiency.
• Weld pipes and fabricate parts as required for testing setups or equipment modification.
• Lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs. as part of equipment setup, maintenance, or modification processes.
• Document test results, observations, and discrepancies accurately for further analysis and development.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to provide insights and feedback on product performance and safety.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols and standards to maintain a safe working environment.
• Carry out necessary purchase order creation per HORIBA ordering process.
• Conduct various analytical and/or micro contamination studies using leak detectors, Mass spectrometers, gas analyzers, particle counters, data acquisition setups/software etc., after being trained and qualified on any such equipment.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment installation

SDS reading

Power tools

Documentation skills

Troubleshooting

Lab/R&D exposure

Welding basics

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Mass spectrometers

Gas analyzers

Leak detectors

Flow controllers

Vacuum pumps

Electrical diagrams

Job description

HORIBA Instruments in Reno, NV seeks hands-on technicians for installing, maintaining, and optimizing testing equipment used in semiconductor R&D and manufacturing environments.

You'll work with vacuum systems, mass spectrometers, gas analyzers, and data acquisition tools, following SDS and safety protocols, with opportunities for welding and fabrication tasks and collaboration with engineering teams.