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Acara Solutions

Lab Service Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$32.29/hr

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Photonics Lab Operator

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or ... Familiarity with lab instrumentation (e.g., optical setups, oscilloscopes, power meters, etc.

nEye.ai

Photonics Lab Operator

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or ... Familiarity with lab instrumentation (e.g., optical setups, oscilloscopes, power meters, etc.

nEye.ai

Photonics Lab Operator

Santa Clara, CA

$45 - $55/hr

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or ... Familiarity with lab instrumentation (e.g., optical setups, oscilloscopes, power meters, etc.

Trimedx

Lab Service Engineer III

Charleston, SC · On-site

Every associate matters and makes a difference It is truly a culture like no other - We hope you ... The Laboratory Service Engineer serves as an advisor to medical and clinical staff in the ...

Atkore Management, LLC

Lab Technician

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Lab Technician Who we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline preferred * 1-3 ...

Atkore International Group

Lab Technician

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Lab Technician Who we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline preferred * 1-3 ...

Atkore Management, LLC

Lab Technician

Merrillville, IN

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Lab Technician Who we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline preferred * 1-3 ...

Lam Research

Laboratory Service Engineer 3

Fremont, CA · On-site

$32.21 - $70.19/hr

The impact you'll make As a Lab Services Engineer supporting the Dextro Lab, you will play a ... An Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent military training with 7+ years of ...

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Lab Service Engineer

Fremont, CA • On-site

Acara Solutions
Retail • 1 - 10 employees
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$32.29/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on semiconductor equipment in a laboratory environment.

  • Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and upgrade equipment to maximize system performance and uptime.

  • Support Process Development, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering teams with R&D activities and customer demonstrations.

Job description

Job Title: Lab Service Engineer
Location: Fremont, CA
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Semiconductor
Compensation: $32.29/ hour

About the Opportunity:
We're seeking a hands-on Lab Service Engineer to support advanced semiconductor equipment in a research and development laboratory environment. In this role, you'll perform maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and equipment support while partnering closely with engineering teams to keep critical development programs, customer demonstrations, and prototype systems operating at peak performance.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Work with cutting-edge semiconductor technology and next-generation equipment.
  • Collaborate directly with Process Development, Hardware, and Software Engineering teams.
  • Gain exposure to prototype systems, R&D activities, and customer-facing technical support.
  • Join a fast-paced environment where problem-solving and technical expertise are highly valued.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This position offers a unique blend of laboratory engineering, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support. You'll play a critical role in enabling innovation by ensuring complex semiconductor systems remain operational and ready for development, testing, and customer engagements.

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.

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What You'll Do:
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on semiconductor equipment in a laboratory environment.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and upgrade equipment to maximize system performance and uptime.
  • Support Process Development, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering teams with R&D activities and customer demonstrations.
  • Install, test, and support prototype equipment while assisting with development of procedures and technical documentation.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and system-level issues.
  • Support customer-facing technical activities and provide training to engineers, technicians, and field service personnel as needed.
  • Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and other safety equipment, when handling hazardous materials.

What You'll Bring:
  • 5+ years of experience supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
  • 5+ years of experience working in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, wafer fabrication, or cleanroom environments.
  • 3+ years of experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, robotic, or automated systems.
  • 3+ years of experience performing preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment calibration, and system upgrades.
  • 2+ years of experience using diagnostic equipment such as digital voltmeters (DVMs), testing tools, or related instrumentation.

What Sets You Apart:
  • Experience supporting prototype systems, engineering development equipment, or laboratory operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
  • Experience working with robotics, motion control systems, and automation equipment.
  • Automotive repair, diagnostics, or electromechanical maintenance experience.
  • Experience supporting research and development (R&D) environments.
  • Experience training engineers, technicians, or customer support personnel.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor process equipment and wafer processing operations.
  • Experience supporting customer sites and field service operations.

Additional Information:
  • Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

  • Overtime: May be required based on business needs, equipment issues, and customer commitments.
  • Lifting Requirements: Must be able to perform the physical requirements of equipment maintenance and laboratory support activities.
  • Work Environment: 100% onsite laboratory and cleanroom environment.
  • Personal Protective Equipment: Required; may include 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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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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.