Lab Technician II - 3rd Shift

Amphenol Printed Circuits•Nashua, NH

About The Position

This position supports the preparation, review, and completion of special projects and customer-specific qualification plans. The Lab Technician II may assist with the initial evaluation and disposition of rejection notices identified by laboratory personnel. The role works with customer drawings, specifications, and required flow-downs to help maintain laboratory procedures and customer-specific requirements. The position works in direct support of the QA Lab and coordinates with FQC, Planning, Operations, Engineering, the Front-end, and personnel at various technical and managerial levels. It also interfaces with customer source inspectors. The role may require overtime to provide coverage on alternate shifts and weekends, cross-training in other departments, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two years of quality-related manufacturing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Hand and eye dexterity to perform cross-section preparations, including saw cutting and grinding.
Ability to use a microscope.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Safe work habits and ability to operate under high safety standards while working with or near chemicals.
Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizen or Resident Alien Status) and 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20).

Nice To Haves

Experience with PCB, flex, or rigid products.
Past participation on QITs or experience leading teams.
IPC-600 certification.

Responsibilities

Support preparation, review, and completion of special projects and customer-specific qualification plans.
Assist in the primary evaluation and disposition of rejection notices identified by laboratory personnel.
Work with customer drawings, specifications, and flow-downs to help maintain laboratory procedures and customer-specific requirement procedures.
Support the QA Lab and maintain communication with FQC, Planning, Operations, Engineering, and the Front-end.
Interface with personnel at technical and managerial levels, including customer source inspectors.
Prepare and evaluate in-process and final micro sections according to industry and customer specification requirements.
Evaluate sectional defects against specifications while maintaining sign-off authority as approved through Quality Engineering.
Assist in training lab technicians in laboratory responsibilities, including Group A evaluation, in-process sectioning, Group B submittals, retention and storage requirements, coupon storage and purging, and batch card storage and purging.
Help maintain laboratory procedures, including writing new customer-specific requirements.
Maintain computer folders pertaining to the laboratory.
Order and maintain laboratory supplies; may review and recommend new laboratory equipment.
Send jobs to an outside laboratory for approval.
Maintain a positive work environment through effective interactions with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
Cross-train in other departments when required and perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Work overtime for coverage on alternate shifts and weekends when required.