Job Description
Lab Service Engineer
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Location: Fremont, CA (100% Onsite)
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Pay Rate: Up to $39.28/hour
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Duration: 24 months Contract on W2 (Potential Extension)
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Position Summary
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We are seeking an experienced Lab Service Engineer to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and continuous improvement of advanced semiconductor equipment within an R&D laboratory environment. This role works closely with engineering teams to support prototype development, equipment validation, customer demonstrations, and new technology initiatives.
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The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment, strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in cleanroom environments while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on advanced semiconductor equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, and system-level equipment issues.
- Install, configure, and support prototype equipment for engineering and R&D activities.
- Calibrate equipment and ensure optimal system performance.
- Support process development, hardware engineering, software engineering, and customer demonstration activities.
- Develop maintenance procedures and technical documentation for new equipment and engineering projects.
- Perform equipment upgrades, modifications, and system improvements.
- Utilize diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeters (DVMs) and other test instruments.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous materials.
- Provide technical support for customer installations and field issues when required.
- Train field service engineers, technicians, process engineers, and other technical personnel on equipment operation and maintenance.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customer sites and engineering activities.
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Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of semiconductor equipment experience.
- Experience supporting equipment in cleanroom environments.
- Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with robotics, pneumatics, electronics, and mechanical systems.
- Proficiency using diagnostic equipment such as Digital Voltmeters (DVMs).
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and troubleshoot complex equipment.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to travel as required.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Experience supporting R&D laboratories or prototype equipment.
- Previous field service or customer support experience.
- Automotive repair or complex equipment maintenance experience.
- Experience training engineers or technicians.
- Familiarity with semiconductor process equipment and engineering development environments.
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Key Skills
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Semiconductor Equipment, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Equipment Troubleshooting, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Cleanroom Operations, Robotics, Pneumatics, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Equipment Calibration, DVM, Prototype Equipment, R&D Support, Process Development, Engineering Support, Technical Documentation, Customer Support, Equipment Installation, Field Service, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance.
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Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Fair Chance Employment
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Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
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Accommodations
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We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.