Engineer - Technician

Champaign, IL | $60,000 – $90,000 | Hands-On Role Supporting PhD Engineers in Advanced Plasma R&D

Vacuum Systems Engineering Technician 

We’re developing next-generation plasma and vacuum technologies — and looking for a Vacuum Systems Engineering Technician who enjoys working directly with PhD engineers to bring research concepts into functional, production-ready systems.

This is a hands-on, build-and-test position focused on assembling, troubleshooting, and improving high-vacuum systems used in plasma research and manufacturing. You’ll be part of a team where theory meets real hardware — helping to turn R&D breakthroughs into working prototypes and commercial products.

What You’ll Do