Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician

What's the role?

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy is seeking a highly skilled Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician to build precision ultra-high-vacuum components and subassemblies used in advanced X-ray source production.

This role is ideal for candidates who take pride in meticulous workmanship, disciplined process execution, and hands-on technical problem solving in a Class 10K cleanroom environment.

The technician will assemble, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and continuously improve high-precision vacuum, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies while following detailed procedures and cleanroom protocols.

The position reports to the Production Line Manager and is assigned to swing shift.

Swing Shift: The first three months will be Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The schedule will then transition to the swing shift, Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Location: Dublin, CA

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:


* Perform precision assembly of ultra-high-vacuum components and X-ray source subassemblies in a Class 10K cleanroom.


* Follow controlled work instructions, drawings, schematics, and cleanroom procedures with exceptional attention to detail.


* Use precision measurement, inspection, assembly, and test equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical cameras, ultrasonic cleaners, welders, mass spectrometers, and digital multimeters.


* Inspect parts and assemblies for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, cleanliness, leak integrity, and procedural compliance.


* Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot mechanical, vacuum, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies.


* Document results, identify nonconformances, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and R&D to resolve technical issues.


* Contribute to process improvements, procedure updates, and best practices that increase yield, quality, safety, and production capacity.


* Maintain cleanroom discipline, housekeeping, gowning compliance, and routine area maintenance.


* Support inventory accuracy, material handling, and production readiness for assigned builds.


* Other duties as required

Do you qualify?


* Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience in precision manufacturing, vacuum technology, electromechanical assembly, or a related technical field.


* Demonstrated ability to perform meticulous, procedure-driven work requiring strong hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and visual inspection skills.


* Experience working in a cleanroom environment; Class 10K cleanroom experience preferred.


* Familiarity with ultra-high-vacuum systems, turbo pumps, flanges, fittings, leak checking, and contamination control.


* Proficiency using precision tools and instrumentation such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical inspection systems, ultrasonic cleaners, welders, mass spectrometers, helium leak detectors, and digital multimeters.


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