Senior​/Principal Microelectronics Equipment Technologist - Advanced Thin Films & Processing, Onsite

Senior/Principal Microelectronics Equipment Technologist - Advanced Thin Films & Processing, Onsite

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Do you enjoy hands‑on troubleshooting and maintenance of microelectronics deposition equipment? If so, you would be perfect for you to join the Advanced Thin Films and Processing department. Our team develops custom thin films and coatings to support a variety of national security needs. If selected for this role, you will become an integral part of the thin films team by sustaining and improving thin film deposition vacuum tools that are used to support national security mission needs.

We are looking for a hands‑on maintenance technologist with strong mechanical aptitude and significant experience supporting, maintaining, and repairing vacuum‑based thin film deposition systems used for research, prototyping, and production activities.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

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.

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

$74,700 - $144,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

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 the 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

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical, Engineering Technology, or related field

Knowledge of physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, and/or atomic layer deposition.

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