Vacuum Technician
Actalent • Berkeley, CA • Posted July 15, 2026
About the Role
Job Title: Vacuum TechnicianJob Description
We are seeking a dedicated Vacuum Technician to operate and monitor PVD systems such as sputtering, evaporation, or other vacuum deposition equipment for production builds. This role involves preparing substrates, tooling, and fixtures for deposition processes and running established thin-film recipes for production lots. The ideal candidate will log process data, track deviations, report issues, and support root cause analysis for equipment or process issues. Additionally, the candidate will use thin-film characterization tools to assess film thickness, uniformity, and quality, and maintain accurate records in line with internal QA standards.
Responsibilities
+ Operate and monitor PVD systems for production builds.
+ Prepare substrates, tooling, and fixtures for deposition processes.
+ Run established thin-film recipes for production lots.
+ Log process data, track deviations, and report issues.
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We are seeking a dedicated Vacuum Technician to operate and monitor PVD systems such as sputtering, evaporation, or other vacuum deposition equipment for production builds. This role involves preparing substrates, tooling, and fixtures for deposition processes and running established thin-film recipes for production lots. The ideal candidate will log process data, track deviations, report issues, and support root cause analysis for equipment or process issues. Additionally, the candidate will use thin-film characterization tools to assess film thickness, uniformity, and quality, and maintain accurate records in line with internal QA standards.
Responsibilities
+ Operate and monitor PVD systems for production builds.
+ Prepare substrates, tooling, and fixtures for deposition processes.
+ Run established thin-film recipes for production lots.
+ Log process data, track deviations, and report issues.
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