Engineering Technician

Welsh & Associates
📍 Champaign, Illinois, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 10, 2026

Job Description

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

  • Assemble, test, and maintain high and ultra-high vacuum systems, chambers, and components.

  • Work closely with PhD engineers to execute experiments, prototype builds, and system upgrades.
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    Job Details

    • Location Champaign, Illinois
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
    • Posted Date June 10, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 20, 2026