Assistant Process Technician
About The Position
Performs a variety of general technical duties in the development of manufacturing procedures, new products, determining yields, performing experiments under the guidance of higher classified personnel. Under direction of engineer or laboratory technician, assist in developing or evaluating new procedures and products, performing technical duties such as preparation of material, assembling devices, diffusion evaluation, electrical and physical tests, coating and encapsulation. Perform experiments to increase product yields and/or modify distribution by varying process parameters such as changing furnace time, temperatures or gas flow to produce devices that will meet required specifications. Assist in conducting electrical or mechanical evaluations of devices and submit data showing results. Investigate causes of low product yields by checking items such as process equipment, calibration, wiring of test equipment, and other variables. Assemble, adjust or modify equipment, fixtures or instruments. Report equipment problems to supervisor. Establish and maintain files, data records and results of experiments and projects. Perform required computations and plot charts and graphs to show results of investigations. Comply with company policies regarding material accounting, information security, and work area cleanliness. All work must be performed in accordance with company safety policies and processes. Frequent contact with higher classified personnel and engineers to receive instructions on work assignments and to provide information on tests or experiments. Direction of lower classified personnel as needed. Works under normal supervision. Receives detailed instructions and direction from higher classified personnel or engineers on all new assignments.
Requirements
- Thirty credits towards an Associates Degree in an applicable field of study (e.g. electronics, engineering technology, etc.) AND six (6) months experience in areas related to processing techniques utilized in performing laboratory duties.
- OR Perusing an Associates Degree in an applicable field of study (e.g. electronics, engineering technology, etc.) AND one (1) year of manufacturing experience at Powerex.
- Employee must successfully achieve thirty credits towards the Associates Degree within two (2) years of obtaining technician position.
- A person who has served in the US Military with training/experience in lieu of a degree would be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing or evaluating new procedures and products.
- Perform technical duties such as preparation of material, assembling devices, diffusion evaluation, electrical and physical tests, coating and encapsulation.
- Perform experiments to increase product yields and/or modify distribution by varying process parameters.
- Assist in conducting electrical or mechanical evaluations of devices and submit data showing results.
- Investigate causes of low product yields by checking items such as process equipment, calibration, wiring of test equipment, and other variables.
- Assemble, adjust or modify equipment, fixtures or instruments.
- Report equipment problems to supervisor.
- Establish and maintain files, data records and results of experiments and projects.
- Perform required computations and plot charts and graphs to show results of investigations.
- Comply with company policies regarding material accounting, information security, and work area cleanliness.
- Perform all work in accordance with company safety policies and processes.
- Provide information on tests or experiments to higher classified personnel and engineers.
- Direct lower classified personnel as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
