Engineering Technician

Engineer - Technician 📍 Champaign, IL | 💵 $60,000 – $90,000 | 🔬 Hands-On Role Supporting PhD Engineers in Advanced Plasma R&D Vacuum Systems Engineering Technician We're developing next-generation plasma and vacuum technologies — and looking for a Vacuum Systems Engineering Technician who enjoys working directly with PhD engineers to bring research concepts into functional, production-ready systems. This is a hands-on, build-and-test position focused on assembling, troubleshooting, and improving high-vacuum systems used in plasma research and manufacturing. You'll be part of a team where theory meets real hardware — helping to turn R&D breakthroughs into working prototypes and commercial products. What You'll Do Assemble, test, and maintain high and ultra-high vacuum systems, chambers, and components. Work closely with PhD engineers to execute experiments, prototype builds, and system upgrades. Perform leak detection, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure vacuum integrity and reliability. Wire and integrate vacuum instrumentation, sensors, and digital control systems. Maintain detailed build logs, test data, and equipment documentation. Support transitions from R&D prototypes to production-ready systems. What We're Looking For Education; Mechanical, Electrical or related technical field AND/OR equivalent experience 2+ years of hands-on experience with vacuum systems, instrumentation, or related technology. Familiarity with pumps (rotary, turbo, cryo), gauges, fittings, and helium leak detection. Comfortable using CAD software and data-logging or control interfaces. Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail in precision assembly. U.S. Citizenship required (due to project and facility requirements). About Company designs and manufactures advanced plasma and vacuum technologies where R&D and production operate side-by-side. Our engineers and technicians collaborate daily — turning ideas into real systems that drive innovation from concept to commercialization. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, close collaboration with world-class scientists, and seeing your builds make an impact, this role is an excellent next step.