Technician / Practical Engineer – Cleanroom Equipment
Category:
IT and Engineering
Capacity:
Full Time
Job Number:
63848
Your role will include:
The Department of Chemical Research Infrastructure at the Weizmann Institute of Science is seeking a Cleanroom Equipment Technician / Practical Engineer.
The position includes responsibility for the maintenance, operation, and support of advanced research equipment in a cleanroom environment.
Responsibilities include, among others:
- Identifying, diagnosing, and repairing technical malfunctions, as well as assisting in equipment operation
- Maintaining, calibrating, and operating complex equipment (particularly vacuum systems), including proper documentation
- Planning and developing functions tailored to researchers’ requirements
- Training equipment users on cleanroom procedures and safe operation of the equipment
- Coordinating and documenting the use of research equipment in the booking system
- Implementing policies and guidelines and providing regular reports to supervisors on cleanroom activities
Skills and abilities:
Technician or Practical Engineer certificate in a relevant field (Electronics / Mechanics / Chemistry or similar) – mandatory
(B.Sc. in Electronics or Mechanics – an advantage)
- At least 3 years of experience in maintenance of scientific equipment or work in a laboratory/cleanroom environment
(for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree – at least 2 years of experience) - Hands-on experience with vacuum systems (pneumatics, cooling, plasma, RF, high voltage, etc.) – mandatory
- Familiarity with quality and safety standards relevant to research laboratories and cleanrooms – mandatory
- Experience working in an academic or research institute – an advantage
- Experience in training or teaching – an advantage
- Fluent Hebrew and English, with the ability to read and understand technical literature in English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management skills and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
- High level of interpersonal communication and service orientation