Engineering Technician

Ichor • Tualatin, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ichor Systems is seeking an Engineering Technician to support manufacturing operations in Tualatin, Oregon. This hands-on role partners with Engineering and Operations to improve manufacturing processes, develop work instructions and fixtures, troubleshoot production issues, and support the introduction of new products. The position involves building components and assemblies, creating and operating test fixtures, testing and commissioning tools, and assisting with product development and characterization testing. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, manufacturing experience, and a continuous improvement mindset; experience with TIG or orbital welding, precision manufacturing, and semiconductor industry requirements is highly valued.

The Engineering Technician creates and maintains manufacturing documentation, supports product releases, develops tooling, analyzes production data, and helps resolve process and equipment issues. The role also includes material handling and inventory support, soldering and wiring, equipment setup, data collection, and collaboration with engineering and production stakeholders. Work is primarily in a manufacturing environment and may include cleanroom time, with required PPE and possible exposure to manufacturing noise, equipment, and temperature variations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, Welding Technology, or a related technical field and at least 2 years of relevant manufacturing or engineering technician experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, machining, welding, or similar technical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating manufacturing, test, or diagnostic equipment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across Engineering and Operations teams.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision while following established procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders or stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.
• Hands-on soldering, wiring, and basic electrical assembly and troubleshooting skills, in addition to mechanical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.
• Interest in learning new manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Commitment to following established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills and grow toward an engineering role over time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with TIG and/or orbital welding processes.
• Experience in semiconductor, high-purity gas delivery, or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in a Class 100 or similar cleanroom environment.
• Familiarity with CAD drawings and configuration or document management systems.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle Cloud experience is a plus.
• Experience applying engineering technology principles to manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing fixtures, jigs, or other manufacturing tooling.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Support the introduction and release of new products into manufacturing.
• Design, build, and improve manufacturing fixtures, jigs, and tooling.
• Partner with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement process improvements.
• Operate manufacturing, test, development, diagnostic, and metrology equipment.
• Review production data to identify trends, nonconformances, and improvement opportunities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, SOPs, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Fit, align, and adjust equipment or assemblies to meet tolerances and product specifications.
• Identify process or equipment deviations that may affect quality, productivity, or delivery and escalate them as appropriate.
• Maintain production logs and required documentation in applicable systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and manufacturing performance.
• Follow safety, PPE, quality, and cleanroom requirements.
• Perform inventory cycle counts, data logging, kitting, and material organization and handling for production and development builds.
• Build components, assemblies, finished products, and electrical and mechanical test fixtures.
• Perform testing and communicate progress and status to engineering and production stakeholders.
• Solder and wire components, harnesses, and test setups.
• Commission and troubleshoot tools and test fixtures.
• Move and set up equipment across work areas as needed.
• Build, set up, and operate engineering test fixtures and flow/metrology equipment, such as rate-of-rise stands and molbloc-type flow standards, for AFCe and other product development and characterization testing.
• Assist engineers with data collection and basic analysis for accuracy characterization, thermal testing, and qualification runs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree