Location: Newark, CA Schedule: Shift/Days – On-site, R&D Employment Type: Full/part About the Role We are seeking a Process Technician / Equipment Operator to support advanced carbon nanotube (CNT) research and thin-film deposition in our semiconductor R&D lab. The position is focused on operating PECVD deposition equipment for experimental CNT growth and process development. You will work closely with a Senior Process Engineer, executing experimental runs, maintaining process logs, and assisting with troubleshooting. This is a hands-on role in a collaborative R&D environment contributing directly to next-generation device development. Responsibilities • Operate PECVD systems to run CNT growth and thin-film deposition experiments. • Collaborate with the Senior Process Engineer to carry out recipes, adjust parameters, and execute research plans. • Prepare substrates and samples for processing and analysis. • Document process conditions and results, maintaining accurate records for engineering review. • Assist with troubleshooting and routine maintenance under engineering guidance. • Adhere to cleanroom and plasma/gas safety protocols at all times. Qualifications • Hands-on experience operating PECVD equipment in semiconductor, nanomaterials, or R&D environments. • Background in carbon nanotube growth (academic or industry) is a strong plus. • Familiarity with thin-film deposition, vacuum systems, and plasma processes. • Strong attention to detail, safety, and documentation. • AS/BS in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field preferred; equivalent lab experience considered. • Experience with SEM or other materials characterization tools (optical microscopy, Raman, AFM). • Prior collaboration with engineering teams in an R&D lab. • Experience troubleshooting plasma or deposition equipment.