Senior Microelectronics Equipment Technologist: Thin Films

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 74,700 - 144,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

401k

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technologist for the Advanced Thin Films & Processing Department. You will sustain and improve vacuum-based thin film deposition tools used for national security mission needs, collaborating with scientists and engineers in a fast-paced lab setting.

You will troubleshoot, service, and upgrade PVD, CVD, ALD, and related equipment, maintain safety records, and support onsite operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electromechanical, Engineering Technology, or related field or High School diploma plus 3 or more years directly related experience
• Significant experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting vacuum systems used in laboratory, industrial, or research environments
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to independently perform hands-on maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of complex technical equipment

Responsibilities

• Support the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of thin film deposition and vacuum systems used in research, development, prototyping, and production environments
• Troubleshoot, service, operate, and maintain vacuum systems and associated hardware for PVD, CVD, ALD, and other thin film deposition tools
• Prepare safety documentation related to pressure safety and lock out/tag out
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform corrective maintenance to improve system reliability and uptime
• Develop custom upgrades on existing equipment
• Perform hands-on technical work requiring mechanical skills, basic machining or fabrication, and practical electrical troubleshooting
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technologists, and other staff to support laboratory operations and mission needs
• Oversee equipment support contracts and vendor support personnel activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, communicate equipment status, and contribute to safe and orderly laboratory operations

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Electromechanical/Engineering Technology

High School diploma + 3+ years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technologist for the Advanced Thin Films & Processing Department. You will sustain and improve vacuum-based thin film deposition tools used for national security mission needs, collaborating with scientists and engineers in a fast-paced lab setting.

You will troubleshoot, service, and upgrade PVD, CVD, ALD, and related equipment, maintain safety records, and support onsite operations.