Job Description
Job Title: Senior Support Engineer. Location: Onsite – Palo Alto, California (USA). Citizenship: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and capable of obtaining federal security clearance. Sponsorship: Not available. Local Candidates Only: Must reside in the Bay Area
Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) systems and related tools
- Perform regular and preventive maintenance on deposition and metrology equipment
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for day-to-day lab operations;
- Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure lab uptime;
- Manage data sets from film deposition runs and conduct performance analysis;
- Coordinate logistics such as shipping, receiving, and vendor communication
- Maintain compliance with safety protocols and cleanroom standards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience or Associate’s degree with 7+ years in a similar hands-on lab role
- Strong mechanical skills and experience with basic lab instrumentation
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel);
- Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and highly organized
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team
Preferred:
- Familiarity with Tango PVD systems (hardware/software)
- Understanding of vacuum systems and thin film processes
- Cleanroom protocol experience;
- Use of metrology tools for film analysis;
- CPR Certification
Benefits and Culture:
- Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package
- Collaborative, inclusive team culture with strong values;
- Empowering environment that encourages career growth;
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge quantum hardware technologies
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$90k +
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