R&D Equipment Engineer

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Locations : Fremont, CA

Duration : 12+ months contract role

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibrations on equipment in an applications lab environment.
• Safely handle hazardous materials using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include Air Purifying Respirators (APR) and/or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as process development, hardware, and software engineering to support R&D activities, customer demonstrations, and project commitments.
• Install and support prototype equipment, including developing procedures and documentation for new systems with limited or no existing guidelines.
• Provide technical support at domestic and international customer sites for system/tool issues that require on-site expertise.
• Contribute to field and customer support activities, including hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Occasionally train Field Service Engineers, Engineering Technicians, or Process Engineers.

• Hands-on experience with preventative and corrective maintenance in an R&D or lab environment.
• Strong ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, fluidic, and vacuum equipment.
• Proficient with hand tools and electronic test equipment for maintenance, repair, and assembly tasks.
• Knowledge and experience working safely with hazardous gases and liquids.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and wear appropriate safety or cleanroom gear.
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills to handle dynamic and consistent tasks effectively.
• Semiconductor industry experience is a plus.