Manufacturing Technician IV

Plasma-Therm•St. Petersburg, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Sets up, calibrates, and tests plasma processing equipment and records results. Provides technical team leadership to ensure integration and test tasks are completed defect-free and on time, and that continuous improvement actions are identified and incorporated. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: NOTE: The Manufacturing Technician IV performs all duties of Manufacturing Technician III in addition to the following duties. Work is performed with limited or no direct supervision. Provides technical guidance, assistance and on-the-job training to the test technician staff Prepares systems for process applications testing; leak checking process gas lines, and performs actual trial process run Performs QA process on systems tested by others within the department Provides first-level process guidance related to system performance as part of preparation for Customer Source Inspection (CSI) Performs technical leadership role as team leader for one or more systems during their integration and test. As system leader, is responsible for workmanship and ensuring assigned systems meet defined schedules Conducts safety and workmanship audits during operations to ensure no hazardous conditions exist or are created with respect to assigned systems Ensures all documentation (e.g., activity logs, test data) is complete, is in accordance with defined requirements, is current and accurate for all assigned systems Contributes directly to developing (writing, reviewing, approving), maintaining and executing operating procedures for all integration and test practices, procedures and policies Interacts with other functions such as Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain Management to identify areas for improvement, assist in developing continuous improvement activities, installing and maintaining those practices in the test area It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm, LLC.

Requirements

Associates Degree from two-year college or technical school, equivalent military or other technical training, or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years’ directly related systems integration and test experience
Demonstrated competence with all Plasma-Therm products as a Test Technician III for a minimum of one year or equivalent equipment experience
Ability to interpret blueprints drawings, schematics, technical procedures, and other related material
Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Understanding of best industry practices for safety, workmanship, and quality in the set-up and test of semiconductor capital equipment or product of similar complexity
Ability to apply intermediate to advanced mathematical skills to solve technical problems
Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision
Proficient in use of crimpers, torque wrenches, vacuum leak detectors, soldering iron, and other assembly/test hand tools
Ability to provide leadership to a small team of skilled technicians
Working knowledge of Windows Office
Ability to communicate effectively with other technical functions within the company and with levels of management outside the integration and test area
Ability to adapt to a changing schedule

Responsibilities

Sets up, calibrates, and tests plasma processing equipment and records results.
Provides technical team leadership to ensure integration and test tasks are completed defect-free and on time, and that continuous improvement actions are identified and incorporated.
Provides technical guidance, assistance and on-the-job training to the test technician staff
Prepares systems for process applications testing; leak checking process gas lines, and performs actual trial process run
Performs QA process on systems tested by others within the department
Provides first-level process guidance related to system performance as part of preparation for Customer Source Inspection (CSI)
Performs technical leadership role as team leader for one or more systems during their integration and test. As system leader, is responsible for workmanship and ensuring assigned systems meet defined schedules
Conducts safety and workmanship audits during operations to ensure no hazardous conditions exist or are created with respect to assigned systems
Ensures all documentation (e.g., activity logs, test data) is complete, is in accordance with defined requirements, is current and accurate for all assigned systems
Contributes directly to developing (writing, reviewing, approving), maintaining and executing operating procedures for all integration and test practices, procedures and policies
Interacts with other functions such as Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain Management to identify areas for improvement, assist in developing continuous improvement activities, installing and maintaining those practices in the test area
Be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm, LLC.