Process Technician - B/D Compressed Shift

Description

• Follows all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Supports government and internally funded research and development efforts by effective operation of EMOF processes
• Sustains production EMOF wafer processes for manufacturing high power semiconductor lasers
• Identifies opportunities for continuous yield, throughput, and cycle-time improvements
• Monitors control of manufacturing processes through SPC
• Creates and/or improves documentation of processes and procedures for ISO
• Works collaboratively with process engineering to manage specific processes, and assists in defining and executing continuous process improvements
• Helps define, and then executes routine process equipment maintenance
• Acts as first line of defense in troubleshooting equipment and process issues, routine data collection and effective communication of status and solutions
• Assists with the training and certification of Production Personnel
• Supports implementation of process and BOM changes on the line
• Leads by example in eliminating Process Engineering from Production’s critical path
• Drives continuous improvement opportunities utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gage R&R), lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or Chemistry or exceptional industrial experience in closely related technologies.
• Degree in Laser or optics technology is preferred
• 1+ years work experience in volume Production environment working with electronics, semiconductor equipment or opto-mechanical assemblies
• Experience with mechanical drawings and basic tooling 
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and self-motivated
• Knowledge and understanding of optics, fibers, laser diodes and test equipment is highly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently
• Ability to work with others in a professional and collaborative manner
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, follow-through, and minimum supervision
• Ability to gown cleanroom attire and wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time including laser safety protective eyewear
• Background interests in Science or Engineering
• Good analytic and communication skills
• Ability to clearly and effectively summarize and present results
• Self-motivated and strong team player
• Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet production output schedules
• In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

• Process Technician I - starts at $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Process Technician II - starts at $26.00 - $33.80 per hour
• Process Technician III - starts at $28.50 - $38.50 per hour