Research and Development Technician

Job overview

The Research and Development Technician role is onsite in Reno, NV. Compensation is not specified. The position is part of HORIBA’s North American Semiconductor group, which supports semiconductor and scientific measurement applications. The technician helps prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot testing equipment and experimental setups, then documents results and shares observations with engineering and development teams. This work supports product performance evaluation and safe, effective research and development activities.

What you'll do

• Install and remove devices and equipment components
• read Safety Data Sheets and follow safety protocols
• maintain and troubleshoot testing instruments
• weld pipes and fabricate parts as needed
• document test results and discrepancies
• collaborate with engineering and development teams
• create purchase orders
• conduct analytical or micro-contamination studies using specified instruments after training and qualification.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research and development technician

semiconductor

testing equipment

instrument maintenance

troubleshooting

welding

safety data sheets

test documentation

reno nv

horiba instruments

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with match
• company-paid dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• medical insurance
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• flexible spending accounts
• educational reimbursement
• commuter benefits
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

The role includes hands-on testing and maintenance involving gas analyzers, leak detectors, mass spectrometers, particle counters, and data-acquisition setups after training and qualification.

About the employer

Horiba Instruments is hiring for this role. Industry: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.