Lab Service Engineer

Job Title: Lab Service Engineer

Location: Fremont, CA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $43.550

Schedule: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM ,  Tuesday–Saturday

About the Opportunity:

We're seeking a hands-on Lab Service Engineer to support advanced R&D laboratory operations in a semiconductor environment. In this role, you'll perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, support prototype systems, and partner closely with engineering teams to enable product development, testing, and customer demonstrations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical troubleshooting skills who enjoys working with cutting-edge equipment in a fast-paced research and development environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work alongside world-class engineering teams developing next-generation technologies
• Gain exposure to prototype equipment, research environments, and advanced semiconductor systems
• Opportunity to build expertise in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and system integration
• Diverse responsibilities spanning hardware support, R&D activities, technical documentation, and customer-facing projects

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role places you at the center of innovation, supporting the equipment and systems that enable breakthrough engineering and product development. You'll gain hands-on experience with advanced semiconductor tools while collaborating with engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.

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 prototype equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and vacuum systems
• Support equipment upgrades, calibration activities, and system installations
• Partner with Process Development, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering teams on R&D projects and customer demonstrations
• Develop and maintain technical procedures, work instructions, and documentation
• Support prototype equipment development and testing activities
• Train engineers and technical staff on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and best practices
• Maintain safe handling practices for hazardous materials while utilizing required safety equipment

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience performing equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, or service support within semiconductor, manufacturing, laboratory, military, engineering, or technical environments, OR Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, vacuum, or industrial equipment
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, diagrams, or engineering documentation
• 1+ years of experience utilizing electronic test equipment, diagnostic tools, and hand tools
• 1+ years of experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, field service, or R&D operations
• 1+ years of experience following safety procedures and working around hazardous materials or industrial systems
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline, military technical training, or equivalent technical experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

What Sets You Apart:

• Semiconductor equipment maintenance or service experience
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair experience
• Helium leak checking experience
• Experience supporting prototype or R&D equipment
• Cleanroom experience
• Field Service Engineering experience
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical issues and system installations
• Ability to train and mentor engineers or technicians
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, gas delivery systems, and process equipment
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills

Additional Information:

• Work arrangement: 100% Onsite
• Work location: Fremont, California
• Ability to work inside cleanroom environments while wearing required PPE and cleanroom garments
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Interview Process:
  • Phone screening
  • Swing Shift panel interview
  • Day Shift interview
  • Director interview
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check 
• Overtime: May be required to support business, customer, or project needs
• 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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