We are looking for R&D Product Development Technician at Sunnyvale, CA

   Title: R&D Product Development Technician( Mechanical)

   Location: Sunnyvale, CA

   Duration: 12 months.

Description: The successful candidate will be part of the R&D Team to develop, build and integrate complex capital equipment prior to shipment to customers. Responsibilities: Responsible for complex assembly, set-up and calibration of assemblies, including vacuum system assemblies and electro-mechanical assemblies. Follows and refines assembly drawings, schematics and procedures. Summarizes issues and findings and recommending solutions to technical problems. Also includes maintaining and integrating improvements to the R&D Lab infrastructure. Qualifications / Requirements: * AS degree, or equivalent experience/education * More than 5 years experience in capital equipment industry. * Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills. * Experience in product testing and electronic system integration an asset. * At least 2 years experience with CVD and Automated Wafer Handling equipment preferred. * Experience with assembling complex electro-mechanical assemblies. * At least 5 years experience with assembling complex vacuum system assemblies. * At least 5 years experience with vacuum system trouble shooting, preferred. * Overtime and weekend hours may apply/ Shift hours may be required based on material delivery basis * Ability to follow complex procedures, schematics and drawings. * Good understanding of computer systems, including MS Office Suite, SAP. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work effectively in a team environment. * Ability to work in a fast-paced /cross-functional deadline driven environment. Physical Requirements: * Ability to frequently perform lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling * Must be able lift and carry up to 50lbs occasionally * Standing, bending and sitting is also required, on a regular basis * Ability to work in tight spaces while bending and stretching i.e. performing integration vacuum & electrical type connections, labeling , dressing of cables, rework etc.