MEMS Manufacturing Senior Technician

Are you ready to help build a next-generation MEMS manufacturing line that powers cutting-edge genomic sequencing technology?

Do you take pride in precision, efficiency, and setting up processes that deliver reliable, high-quality output?

Do you thrive in an environment with diversity, communication, collaboration, and teamwork as the core values?

As a MEMS Manufacturing Senior Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the setup, execution, and continuous improvement of our MEMS and flowcell production processes. You will play a hands-on role in building the lab infrastructure, installing and qualifying new equipment, and ensuring high product quality in a cleanroom environment.

This is a contract position through an external agency with the potential to transition to a full-time role based on performance and business needs.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Perform daily cleanroom manufacturing processes including wet processing, resist coating, chemical vapor deposition, mechanical assembly, and visual inspections using high-powered microscopes (bright field/dark field).

• Support installation and qualification of new equipment, fixtures, and tools, coordinating with Facilities and Engineering.

• Conduct preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of production equipment.

• Write, revise, and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs), preventive maintenance schedules, and process documentation.

• Set up efficient workstations and workflows to ensure smooth production.

• Collect process data and apply SPC principles to monitor and control yield and performance.

• Train and mentor junior technicians in cleanroom and GMP best practices.

• Lead and document continuous improvement (Kaizen/A3) projects.

ABOUT YOU

• You take ownership of your work and thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments.

• You have strong problem-solving and analytical skills and communicate clearly across teams.

• You value structure, accuracy, and consistency in your daily work.

• You’re proactive in identifying and solving issues before they become bottlenecks.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• This position is based on-site in Sunnyvale, California.

• Minimal travel may be required for equipment installation, vendor support, or training.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING US

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in MEMS, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing.

• Proven cleanroom experience with contamination control and GMP compliance.

• Proficiency with high-powered optical microscopes and visual inspection techniques.

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and SPC principles.

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Microsoft Excel for data tracking.

• Strong collaboration, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Experience writing or updating production and equipment procedures.

WHAT YOUR EDUCATION LOOKS LIKE

• Associate’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, Electronics, or a related technical field—or equivalent work experience.

HOW WE WILL REWARD YOU

The base hourly rate for this contract position is $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

This is a contract role employed through a staffing agency, with optional employee benefits available.

Successful performance may lead to consideration for a full-time position with benefits.

Complete Genomics provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, veteran or uniformed service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.