Senior Engineering Technician

Halo Industries has invented a revolutionary technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based technology eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo secured significant funding in 2024 and is poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing.

The Opportunity

Halo Industries is seeking a senior engineering technician to contribute to the build and test for Halo's proprietary material processing equipment. This person will be detail-oriented with the ability to identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues. The candidate will work in a small team to bring new products from concept to production release.

Job Duties

• Read schematic, wiring, layout, and assembly drawings of industrial tools and PCAs.
• Hand-build small quantities of prototype PC board assemblies (SMD/0603 package size).
• Modify prototype through-hole PC board assemblies, including component changes, and trace cuts and jumps.
• Construct prototype cable assemblies, including wire and cabling prep, and soldering and crimping of connector contacts.
• Build and wire prototype industrial semiconductor processing tools. Includes build and test of control cabinets and panels, sensors, electro-mechanical devices, and electro-optical devices.
• Build and modify experimental electronic, electro-mechanical, and electro-optical devices and test fixtures for laboratoryproof-of-concept projects.
• Use of electronic hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, terminals, and contact crimpers.
• Use of electronic test equipment such as multimeters, signal generators, scopes, etc.
• Use of mechanical hand tools such as screwdrivers, thread taps and dies, socket sets, wrenches, etc.
• Use of basic machine tools such drills, sanders, saws, rotary tools, etc.
• Communicate effectively with other team members and cross-functional groups.
• Contribute to process, service, and hardware improvements.
• Assist and mentor junior technicians.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6-10 years of experience or Associate's degree
• Experience with mechanical and industrial capital equipment. Semiconductor equipment and laser equipment experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and industrial automation
• Experience with the troubleshooting of prototype and production industrial automation tools to resolve bring-up and production issues
• Use of an endmill, lathe, CNC device, or 3D printer
• Experience with lasers and optics and optical devices
• Experience in a cleanroom environment
• Experience with pneumatics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint is a plus

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Salary Range: $40 - $50 / hour

Qualification

High School or equivalent