R+D Technician

Are you looking for an exciting career in the semiconductor industry? Semiconductors are the key evolving components in industry today. HORIBA has kept its sights keenly focused on this micro world and provides rewarding careers in Sales and Marketing, Research and Development, Production, and Operations.The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing and metrology, to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Proven quality and trustworthy performance have established widespread confidence in the HORIBA Brand.Inspired by our unique motto, “JOY and FUN,” we focus on social responsibilities by building state-of-the-art products for scientific advancement; especially for protecting health, safety, and the environment. “HORIBARIANs,” the HORIBA employees all over the world, look forward to working with additional creative and entrepreneurial self-starters. To learn more about our unique culture and vision for our future, visit Our Future page.Our North American Semiconductor group is searching for a R&D Technician to join our team in Reno, NV. In this exciting role, you will:

• Under direction of Engineers, build and operate a Plasma laboratory.
• Perform leak checking for medium to high vacuum integrity and troubleshooting of vacuum systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of testing equipment and instruments to ensure operational efficiency.
• Weld pipes and fabricate parts as required for testing setups or equipment modification.

You will bring the following skills and knowledge:

• Experience in fabrication and/or procurement of medium to high-vacuum systems and chamber components.
• Knowledge of high frequency (kHz to GHz) power supplies, low temperature plasma generation systems, matching networks.
• Pumping system competency, rotary, scroll, roots, turbomolecular, cryogenic.
• Versed in vacuum and gas system instrumentation, such as mass flow controllers, capacitance diaphragm gauges, residual gas analyzers.
• High competency in RF, high voltage, and general electrical power safety.
• General competency and safety knowledge with positive pressure gas delivery systems used in semiconductor.

Compensation Package: HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs.If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please email semiconductorjobs.us(at)horiba.com or call (800) 446-7422 for assistance. HORIBA will provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. HORIBA is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.EEO/Affirmative Action/Veteran Status/Disabilities. To Apply Please upload your resume and a letter of interest via our portal here .