Cleanroom Technician

The Cleanroom Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in either Fremont, CA or Reno, NV.

Responsibilities

• This role assembles, cleans, tests, and packages Pivotal’s gas flow control products in an ISO-classified cleanroom, and helps keep the cleanroom itself running to specification.
• Day-to-day work combines precision assembly from work instructions and drawings, ultra-high-purity (UHP) part handling and preparation, in-process and final testing such as leak checks and flow verification, and routine cleanroom upkeep and monitoring.
• The technician works closely with manufacturing engineering, test, and quality teams, follows strict contamination-control and safety procedures, and plays a direct role in the quality and traceability of every product that ships.
• Assemble mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic subassemblies and finished products in a cleanroom, following work instructions, drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Clean, prepare, and handle UHP components using approved techniques, including solvent wiping, nitrogen purge and dry, and double-bagging and labeling (bag and tag).
• Perform in-process and final tests, such as helium leak checks, pressure tests, and flow and calibration verification on automated test stands, and accurately record results.
• Inspect incoming parts and completed assemblies visually and dimensionally; identify, tag, and quarantine nonconforming material and escalate quality issues.
• Maintain cleanroom conditions by following gowning protocols, performing scheduled wipe-downs, monitoring particle counts and environmental conditions, and logging results.
• Operate and perform basic upkeep on cleanroom and production equipment, such as cleaning stations, purge stations, ovens, and leak detectors, and report equipment issues promptly.
• Complete travelers, test records, and ERP/MES transactions accurately to maintain full product traceability.
• Package and label finished products for inventory and shipment to customer specifications.
• Follow all safety procedures, including ESD control, chemical handling, and gas safety requirements.
• Contribute to 5S and continuous improvement efforts, suggest improvements to work instructions, and help train new technicians as experience grows.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or a related technical role, or equivalent technical training.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, torque tools, and basic measuring instruments (e.g., calipers).
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Basic soldering and electrical assembly skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation habits.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and recording test results.
• Ability to wear full cleanroom attire (gown, hood, gloves, mask) and stand or sit at a workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to follow procedures precisely and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• Prior experience working in a semiconductor, UHP, or other controlled cleanroom environment (e.g., ISO Class 5–7).
• Experience with leak detectors, gas delivery components, or mass flow controllers.
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification, or equivalent electronics assembly training.
• Technical certificate or associate’s degree in electronics, mechanical, or manufacturing technology.
• Familiarity with ESD control, 5S, and quality systems such as ISO 9001.