Senior Support Engineer

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

JOB TYPE

Full-time

COMPENSATION

$90k +

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