Lab Technician - Wet Lab - 3rd Shift

TTM Technologies•Chippewa Falls, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCBs”). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. This role involves supervising the running and maintenance of all Wet Lab equipment, performing and reporting chemical analysis results, tracking chemical analysis results in SPC software, and identifying trends. The technician will also be responsible for Tag-out of process lines for chemical out-of-spec conditions, interfacing with suppliers for test equipment maintenance and software support, determining appropriate test methods and analysis techniques, and ensuring proper safety requirements and practices are followed in the lab areas. Additionally, the role requires accurate and complete documentation of all test methods, resolving problems related to data collection and distribution, and assisting in the resolution of technical problems. The position interfaces with many levels throughout the division and may require support for off-shift vacation/sick coverage.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic chemistry including titration and pH analysis methods.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Nice To Haves

Two year degree in chemical science field of study or five years’ experience running test equipment is preferred.
Experience running analytical chemical equipment and wet titrations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the running and maintenance of all Wet Lab equipment.
Maintain relationship with Production Operators, Technicians, and Engineering.
Effectively performs and reports chemical analysis results through lab software.
Responsible for tracking chemical analysis results in SPC software and identification of trends.
Responsible for Tag-out of process lines for chemical out-of-spec conditions.
Responsible for interfacing with all suppliers of test equipment on maintenance and software support needs.
Determine appropriate test methods and proper analysis techniques based on specific process chemistry.
Responsible for insuring proper safety requirements and practices are being followed by all persons in the lab areas.
Insure accurate and complete documentation of all test methods.
Resolves problems that are related to data collection, and distribution along with assisting in the successful resolution of technical problems.
Interfaces with many levels throughout the division in a professional manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Support off shift to provide vacation/sick coverage as needed.