Lab Service Engineer

Lab Service Engineer Job#: 3056684

Job Description:

Lab Service Engineer

Location:

100% Onsite

Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday, 40 hours/week

Position Overview We are seeking a Lab Service Engineer to support research and development laboratory operations through the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and installation of advanced equipment and systems. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment uptime, supporting engineering teams, and enabling successful development and testing activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on troubleshooting experience with electrical, electromechanical, fluidic, and vacuum systems and be comfortable working in a dynamic technical environment.

Key Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and equipment repairs within an R&D laboratory environment.

Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, electromechanical, fluidic, pneumatic, and vacuum system issues.

Execute equipment upgrades, modifications, calibrations, and system improvements.

Support installation, setup, qualification, and operation of new and prototype equipment.

Partner with engineering teams to support development activities, testing, demonstrations, and technical projects.

Utilize electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment failures.

Create and maintain maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and service records.

Prioritize and manage multiple support requests while ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.

Follow safety protocols related to hazardous materials, chemicals, gases, and equipment operation.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Support continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, or another technical discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Strong troubleshooting experience with electrical and electromechanical systems.

Experience working with diagnostic tools, meters, oscilloscopes, and electronic test equipment.

Hands-on mechanical aptitude with ability to work on complex equipment and assemblies.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment.

Preferred Qualifications Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems.

Experience working with fluid delivery, gas delivery, pneumatic, or process systems.

Experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, semiconductor, automation, aerospace, medical device, or industrial equipment.

Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and calibration.

Cleanroom experience.

Military electronics, avionics, nuclear, radar, or maintenance backgrounds are highly transferable.

Top Skills / Must-Haves Required Troubleshooting  electrical systems

Troubleshooting electromechanical systems

Vacuum system experience

Fluidic or pneumatic system experience

Equipment maintenance and repair

Electronic test equipment usage

Mechanical aptitude

Preventative and corrective maintenance

Preferred

Semiconductor industry experience

Cleanroom experience

Prototype or R&D equipment support

Calibration and equipment qualification

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