Join Ideal Vacuum Products to rebuild and service today’s oil-free vacuum pumping technologies used in R&D, aerospace, and semiconductor fabrication.
We’re expanding our capability on dry scroll, dry multi-stage roots, dry screw, and hook & claw pump platforms from Edwards, Leybold, Ebara, Kashiyama, Agilent/Varian, Pfeiffer, and Alcatel Adixen.
If you’re a disciplined, tech-savvy technician who follows SOPs, documents work clearly, and loves building high-precision equipment, you’ll thrive here.
What You’ll Do
Rebuild & Precision Assembly
- Perform full teardowns, decon, inspection, and metrology on dry vacuum pumps; assess wear, clearances, and failure modes.
- Replace bearings, seals, scroll sets, rotors, timing gears, gaskets, valves, and elastomers with torque-spec and sequence accuracy.
- Set critical tolerances (axial/radial) using feeler gauges, indicators, bore gauges, micrometers, and manufacturer specs.
Test, Troubleshoot & Document
- Operate test stands; record base pressure, pumpdown curves, current draw, vibration, and temperature.
- Conduct helium leak tests and verify performance against OEM acceptance criteria.
- Log work in CMMS/ERP with model/SN, parts used, root-cause notes, and as-found/as-left data; generate concise service reports.
Quality & Safety
- Follow SOPs, EHS guidelines, ESD practices, and FOD prevention; maintain a clean bench and 5S standards.
- Communicate blockers early; collaborate with engineering on design updates and chronic failure trends.
- Support continuous improvement: fixtures, work instructions, test scripts, and parts kitting.
Helium Leak Test
Metrology
Root Cause
5S & EHS
ERP/CMMS
What You’ll Bring
- Education: AAS/Certificate in Mechatronics, Mechanical/Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related (or BS in ME/EE a plus).
- Experience: 1–5 years in precision assembly, rotating equipment, mechatronics, or instrument repair; OEM dry pump background is a plus.
- Computer Skills: Comfortable with Windows PCs; accurate data entry in ERP/CMMS; reads PDF manuals; basic Excel for logs.
- Assembly Discipline: Follows SOPs and torque sequences; documents steps; owns quality and traceability.
- Mindset: Reliable attendance, professional communication, team-oriented, continuous learner. “Back-yard mechanic” approaches are not a fit.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on with Edwards, Leybold, Ebara, Kashiyama, Agilent/Varian, Pfeiffer, or Adixen dry pumps.
- Basic vibration/thermal measurement, balancing concepts, or cleanroom habits.
- Forklift/OSHA-10; familiarity with kitting and parts traceability.
Success Looks Like
- On-time rebuilds that meet or exceed OEM test specs the first time.
- Zero documentation gaps; clean benches; tight inventory control of kits/parts.
- Visible reductions in repeat failures via strong root-cause notes and fixes.
Schedule, Pay & Benefits
- Full-time, on-site in Albuquerque, NM; Monday–Friday within shop hours.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and capability.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; FSA/HSA options.
- 401(k) with company match; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Training on platforms, test procedures, and company SOPs.
How to Apply
Email your resume and a brief note describing a precision assembly or repair you completed (what was the fault, what you measured, and how you verified success).
Keywords: dry vacuum pump technician, dry scroll, multistage roots, dry screw, hook & claw, Edwards, Leybold, Ebara, Kashiyama, Agilent Varian, Pfeiffer, Adixen, helium leak testing, precision assembly, SOP, CMMS, Albuquerque NM.
Mailing Address
Ideal Spectroscopy
Human Resources
5910 Midway Park Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
