Microelectronics Assembly Technician

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

76d • $30 - $55

About The Position

We are seeking a Microelectronics Assembly Technician to help us build cable, wire harness, magnetic, and electronic circuit assemblies for national security and space applications. This is a unique opportunity to apply a passion for electronics manufacturing toward advanced prototypes and one-of-a-kind systems that will further the scientific knowledge of humankind, safeguard our nation's security, and advance the frontiers of space. As an Electronics Assembler, your primary responsibility will be to utilize the proper tools, equipment, and processes, to assemble high reliability assemblies. These high reliability assemblies include printed circuit boards. You will work with internal and external partners to develop microelectronic and hybrid assemblies to meet their needs, communicate issues and concerns throughout the process with our partners, other engineers, technicians, and supervisor, and work with the Microelectronics Assembly Engineer to solve or diagnose problems with processes or packages. Additionally, you will perform hands-on microelectronics and hybrid assembly work, especially with a new process or assembly, interface with project and manufacturing engineers in resolution of problems on related hardware, help maintain the cleanroom facility, chemistry labs, and the processing tools, document procedures, report on progress, and support our paperwork requirements as needed, and work to develop and improve processes and capabilities.

Requirements

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience working in a clean room on microelectronics assemblies.
• Knowledge and experience in PCB Assembly processes and techniques.
• Any NASA certification that pertains to Microelectronics Assembly.
• Ability to work to different requirements depending on the task at hand (i.e. mil spec or NASA standard).
• Ability to function as part of a team and contribute to team learning and understanding.
• Experience using and troubleshooting both wedge and ball bonders, either automatic or manual.
• Customer-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, capable of multitasking and following verbal and written instructions.
• Able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of experience working in a clean room on microelectronics assemblies.
• Knowledge and experience using a dicing saw.
• Capable of using CAD software to layout basic assembly wire bond drawings.

Responsibilities

• Utilize proper tools, equipment, and processes to assemble high reliability assemblies including printed circuit boards.
• Work with internal and external partners to develop microelectronic and hybrid assemblies.
• Communicate issues and concerns throughout the process with partners, engineers, technicians, and supervisors.
• Collaborate with the Microelectronics Assembly Engineer to solve or diagnose problems.
• Perform hands-on microelectronics and hybrid assembly work.
• Interface with project and manufacturing engineers to resolve problems and develop complex manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain the cleanroom facility, chemistry labs, and processing tools.
• Document procedures, report on progress, and support paperwork requirements.
• Develop and improve processes and capabilities.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including a robust education assistance program.
• Unparalleled retirement contributions.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees