Lab Service Engineer

Job Title:  Lab Service Engineer

Location: Fremont, CA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $43.50/ hour

Schedule:  Tuesday - Saturday from 2pm - 11pm

About the Opportunity:

We're seeking a Lab Service Engineer to support advanced semiconductor equipment within an applications laboratory environment. In this role, you'll be responsible for equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, upgrades, and technical support activities that enable R&D projects, process development, prototype evaluations, and customer demonstrations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical and hardware troubleshooting skills who enjoys working hands-on with semiconductor equipment in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work directly with cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and emerging technologies.
• Support Process Development, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering teams.
• Gain exposure to prototype systems, customer demonstrations, and advanced R&D activities.
• Develop expertise in maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and equipment support.
• Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers a unique blend of equipment engineering, laboratory support, troubleshooting, and technical collaboration. You'll play a critical role in ensuring highly complex equipment remains operational and available to support groundbreaking R&D and customer-focused initiatives.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on laboratory and semiconductor process equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and upgrade equipment to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
• Support Process Development, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering teams during R&D activities and customer demonstrations.
• Install, configure, and support prototype equipment and engineering development systems.
• Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation to support laboratory operations.
• Utilize hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and electronic test instruments to perform maintenance and repair activities.
• Support direct customer interactions and field-service-related technical activities when required.
• Train Field Service Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Process Engineers, and Laboratory Service Engineers on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Follow all cleanroom, laboratory, and safety requirements, including the use of required PPE and respiratory protection equipment.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience supporting semiconductor equipment, laboratory equipment, manufacturing equipment, or related technical systems.
• 2+ years of experience performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, or equipment upgrades.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing mechanical, electrical, and electronic troubleshooting techniques.
• 1+ years of experience using hand tools, electronic test equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; or
• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 2+ years of related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and technical work experience.

What Sets You Apart:

• Semiconductor equipment experience.
• Strong hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Mechanical repair and maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting vacuum systems and vacuum leak checking.
• Experience supporting prototype equipment and engineering development programs.
• Cleanroom experience and familiarity with contamination control practices.
• Ability to develop procedures and technical documentation in environments with limited existing documentation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience training engineers, technicians, or field service personnel.
• Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Overtime: May be required based on laboratory schedules and business demands.
• Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 2:00 PM-11:00 PM (Swing Shift).
• Work Environment: 100% onsite applications laboratory and cleanroom environment.
• PPE Requirements: May require use of cleanroom garments, Air Purifying Respirators (APR), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and other safety equipment.
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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