• Operation and maintenance of vacuum systems / thin film deposition systems
• Servicing and working with vacuum equipment
• Handling hazardous chemicals

The Senior Technician will be responsible for conducting, maintaining, testing and repairing electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. The position applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. The technician provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of research and development at RMD.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
• Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees.

Required Education/Experience

• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a servicing Electro-Mechanical Vacuum equipment used in the Microelectronic/Semiconductor field.
• Thermal, e-beam, sputtering evaporation equipment
• Atomic Layer Deposition and Chemical Vapor Deposition (desired)
• Shall be proficient in the use of common hand tools and possess skills in electrical wiring, soldering, and use of electrical test instruments (multi-meter minimum req.) machine shop practices - drilling, cutting, grinding & shaping of sheet metal and thread tap & die.
• Trained and experienced in workshop safety and safety programs.
• Skilled in assembly of plumbing stainless steel hazardous gas lines & manifolds, pneumatic, hydraulic and e control systems.
• Conceptualize, design, and fabricate electromechanical systems to meet company demands for new technology and improvements in equipment operation.
• Design circuits for electrical operation of test stands and hazardous gas alarms - visual and audio annunciator systems for operator safety.
• Ensure equipment is operating safely and within its fullest capacity to deliver superior performance and product quality.
• Knowledge/experience in Atomic Layer Deposition and Chemical Vapor Deposition is highly desirable.

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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