Senior Microelectronics Equipment Technologist - Thin Films

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 74,700 - 144,400; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Senior/Principal Microelectronics Equipment Technologist for Advanced Thin Films & Processing. You will sustain and improve vacuum-based thin film deposition tools used for research, prototyping, and production, working onsite in a team environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance with strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, and collaboration with scientists and engineers to support national security missions.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electromechanical, Engineering Technology, or related field
• High School diploma plus 3 or more years directly related experience
• Significant experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting vacuum systems used in lab, industrial, or research environments
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to independently perform hands-on maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of complex technical equipment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe tool operation and laboratory practices
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

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 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 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.
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Diagnostics

Education

Associates degree in Electromechanical, Engineering Technology, or related field

High School diploma + 3+ years related experience

Bachelor's degree (Desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Senior/Principal Microelectronics Equipment Technologist for Advanced Thin Films & Processing. You will sustain and improve vacuum-based thin film deposition tools used for research, prototyping, and production, working onsite in a team environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance with strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, and collaboration with scientists and engineers to support national security missions.