Sr Engineering Technician

Pay Rate: $40/hr
Location: Onsite
Work Authorization: US Citizens Only
Experience: 46 years preferred
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Seeking a highly hands-on Laboratory/Test Technician to support R&D prototype development and laboratory test systems. This person will independently perform electrical and mechanical assembly vacuum and gas-system setup equipment troubleshooting and general laboratory maintenance.

The ideal candidate has practical experience working with vacuum systems cryogenic equipment electrical wiring test equipment and mechanical assemblies and is comfortable working alongside engineers scientists and senior technicians in an R&D environment.

Candidates should ideally have at least 3 of the following 5 skill areas:

1. Vacuum & Gas Systems
   • Configure laboratory vacuum/gas-handling systems.
   • Hands-on experience with CF KF NPT and VCR fittings.
   • Experience with vacuum pumps and vacuum gauges.
2. Electrical Wiring & Test Cables
   • Wire electrical assemblies and prototype systems.
   • Build and troubleshoot test cables and wiring assemblies.
3. Test & Measurement Equipment
   • Experience using:
     • Multimeters
     • Signal generators
     • Oscilloscopes
     • Lakeshore temperature measurement equipment
     • Vacuum pumps
     • Vacuum gauges
4. Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance
   • Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on equipment such as:
     • Compressors
     • Scroll vacuum pumps
     • Turbomolecular vacuum pumps
   • Diagnose electrical mechanical and equipment-related issues.
5. Chilled Water & Liquefied Gas Systems
   • Hands-on experience working with chilled water systems.
   • Comfortable working with liquefied gas/cryogenic systems.

• Independently perform electrical and mechanical assembly of prototype systems and processes.
• Configure and maintain laboratory vacuum and gas-handling systems.
• Wire assemblies and create test cables.
• Operate and troubleshoot electrical mechanical vacuum cryogenic and electromagnetic equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
• Assist engineers scientists and senior technicians with R&D projects milestones and deliverables.
• Support documentation of existing equipment systems and processes.
• Assist with developing and maintaining SOPs and work instructions.
• Perform general laboratory maintenance organization and 5S activities.
• Maintain a strong focus on laboratory and equipment safety particularly when working with cryogenic and electromagnetic systems.
• Use sound judgment to troubleshoot problems and make timely decisions with limited supervision.
• Help improve laboratory processes efficiency and equipment reliability.

• R&D laboratory experience.
• Experience writing or developing SOP documentation.
• LabVIEW experience.
• Python experience.
• Experience troubleshooting DR systems.
• Experience with cryogenic or electromagnetic equipment.
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting background.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and scientists.

The strongest candidate will be a hands-on technician rather than someone with purely theoretical or engineering experience. Look for someone who has physically built wired configured operated and troubleshot laboratory or prototype equipment.

Good backgrounds may include:

• R&D Technician
• Laboratory Technician
• Test Technician
• Engineering Technician
• Vacuum Technician
• Cryogenic Technician
• Electromechanical Technician
• Electronics Technician
• Equipment/Systems Technician
• Semiconductor/Advanced Manufacturing Technician