Element Attach Operator I

NEOTECH•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Operate automatic epoxy dispensing, screen printing, and microelectronic component placement equipment in a clean-room environment to manufacture high-reliability microelectronic devices. The role involves precision handling and assembly of fine-pitch components, working from assembly instructions and drawings, and following ESD and other handling requirements. The operator also performs rework, completes required training, and supports company quality, production, 6S, and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

Visual acuity and fine motor skills to use precision tooling under a microscope.
Ability to meet cleanroom gowning requirements, including smocks, hairnets, and masks.
Intermediate English literacy, including the ability to read and write.
Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment to meet quality and production goals.
Ability to work on multiple tasks using a range of procedures with low-level complexity.
Ability to follow established procedures for routine work.
Experience using Windows operating systems, including Microsoft Office products.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test, including screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience working for an ISO 9000- or AS9100-accredited organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret assembly instructions, drawings, and work instruction processes.
Set up and operate epoxy dispensing equipment.
Set up and operate pick-and-place machines.
Complete written tests for ESD, manual die attach, and automatic die attach requirements.
Use fine-tipped tweezers, X-Acto knives, vacuum pencils, dental probes, calipers, and scales.
Handle dies, air-bridge dies, capacitors, resistors, substrates, hybrids, epoxy, and cut preforms for assembly.
Open and close die waffle packs and handle air-bridge die gel packs.
Hand-apply epoxy and solder to densely populated substrate pads without disturbing epoxy on neighboring pads.
Manually place components on substrates without disturbing neighboring wet assemblies.
Rework substrates by removing epoxy, dies, and other components, then applying fresh epoxy and installing replacement components using the specified tools and a hot plate.
Follow work instructions, procedures, ESD requirements, and other handling requirements.
Complete in-house training identified in the job-specific family or training plan.
Follow company 6S and continuous improvement (kaizen) objectives.
Support at least two customer products while maintaining quality and production standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.