Equipment Maintenance Technician | EAG Laboratories at Eurofins EAG Materials Science, LLC in Sunnyvale, California

Job Description:

Company Description




Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in providing a unique range of analytical testing services to multiple industries. With over 200,000 analytical methods, Eurofins Scientific helps make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our network of over 62,000 employees across a network of more than 900 laboratories in 62 countries, strengthens Eurofins Scientific as a leader in scientific testing services.




EAG Laboratories, part of the Eurofins group of companies, is leading provider analytical chemistry, advanced microscopy, surface analysis and analytical testing services of various types of materials from synthetic biomaterials to nanotechnology. Our laboratoriesareat the forefront of this revolution, providing the scientific expertise and analytical techniques to support companies at every phase of the product lifecycle, from R&D to manufacturing.




Our clients include leading-edge companies in a diverse range of industries and business sectors who design, manufacture, or incorporate products for tomorrow's technology driven world.EAG's scientists and engineers engage in peer-to-peer interaction to discuss and comprehensively understand client issues, challenges, goals, and urgency, to define the technical problems, develop and execute analyses, and report back results. We have a growth mindset culture where individuals are encouraged to drive their own success and make their own decisions while fulfilling client needs.




Job Description




EAG Laboratories is looking for a technician who will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of EAG's analytical instruments and ancillary equipment located at the Sunnyvale, Californialab. The ideal individual must have at least three years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting for equipment or instrumentation.




This position could require periodic travel to other EAG laboratories, domestic and international, and occasional travel to other sites.




This role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: a U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.




Employee Responsibilities:

• Perform and log routine/preventive and emergency service on instruments and peripherals according to maintenance plan/schedule, including but not limited to process water chillers, battery back-up systems, vacuum pumps, ovens, coaters, purge boxes, mass spectrometers, auger and scanning electron microscopes, optical and stylus profilers, other.


• Install utility connections for equipment listed herein, including electrical, processed chilled water, deionized water, compressed air, pressurized gasses, vacuum lines, communication links, and customized needs as required.


• Maintain and organize adequate stock levels of spare parts and peripherals.


• Maintain, organize, and create technical documentation, procedures, schematics, work instructions, and parts lists.


• Provide timely updates to management in the form of status reports and service reports.


• Assist and support facility/infrastructure when needed to maintain suitable working environment for instruments.


• Troubleshoot and debug electronic circuitry (analog/digital)


• Assist with the development and implementation of computer-based service management system.

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm




Qualifications

• Must have an AS in technical discipline or equivalent experience.


• Experience with high vacuum systems and complex electro-mechanical systems is desirable, as well as water chillers, compressors, high voltage, and gas/fluid delivery systems.


• Must be highly skilled in proper use of tools of trade, able to operate independently and as part of team, provide and follow written and verbal instructions, effectively utilize multiple forms of communication (e-mail, phone, etc.), and maintain a professional and cordial manner towards co-workers, vendors, and customers throughout the daily execution of duties.


• System/circuit troubleshooting experience desirable.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.





Additional Information




Base salary range: $35/per hour-$39/per hour(Salary is commensurate with experience and degree of technical expertise.)




Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.


• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).


• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)


• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.


• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.


• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.



What It's Like to Work Here:

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  Teamwork:experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.


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  Learning & Development:take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.


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  Diversity & Authenticity:we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:



• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage


• 401k Company Matching


• Paid Time Off


• Wellness Program


• Education Assistance


• ...and more!



If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!



EurofinsEAGLaboratoriesis committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related mattersbased onan individual's qualifications,abilitiesand efforts without regard to protected status.


Eurofins is aGender, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.


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