Equipment Technician, Integration and Maintenance
About the company
The company is a newly formed, venture-backed hardware startup spinning out of Stanford and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. It is developing a next generation of electron-beam lithography systems for high-resolution, high-throughput patterning in semiconductor, photonics, and general nanofabrication applications.
The company is now building its first dedicated lab and prototypes. Early employees will work closely with the founding team and will have significant ownership of the technology, the lab, and the culture of the company.
The company is part of the COMPASS first cohort. Read about the venture.
About this position
The company is looking for a technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify high-precision electron-beam systems and general nanofabrication equipment in a cleanroom environment. The role involves hands-on work with the equipment, close collaboration with engineers, OEMs, and contractors, and management of installation and modification projects.
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area, on-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Reports to
- Chief Technology Officer
- Start date
- November 2026
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify electron-beam systems, semiconductor processing equipment, and facility utilities.
- Work closely with engineers and OEMs to design and implement modifications.
- Manage tool maintenance needs: develop standard maintenance procedures, monitor and log issues, and procure spare equipment to keep equipment performance and uptime consistent.
Required qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, vacuum systems, and precision scientific instrumentation.
- 1+ year of experience in end-to-end project management, including documentation.
- Strong experience managing industrial hazards, especially high voltage and compressed gases.
- Able to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
- Experience with Python, C++, or LabVIEW.
- Proficiency in mechanical or electrical computer-aided design.
- Rigging experience and forklift certification.
Compensation and benefits
$90,000 to $130,000 base salary, plus equity and benefits. Final compensation will reflect experience and qualifications.
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Equipment Technician, Integration and Maintenance
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This listing is not an endorsement of the company or of any applicant by COMPASS, the national laboratories, or the Department of Energy.