Process Technician 3

Monarch Quantum•San Diego, CA

5h•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Technician 3, you will work closely with Process Development and Engineering teams to develop, implement, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for Monarch Quantum’s photonic “engines.” This is a highly hands-on role supporting prototype builds, process development, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and transition of processes toward production. You will operate and support a variety of precision manufacturing and laboratory equipment, execute engineering-directed processes, collect and document process data, and help identify opportunities to improve process capability, equipment performance, quality, and manufacturing efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with semiconductor, electronics, photonics, or precision manufacturing processes and is comfortable working directly with engineers to develop and refine processes and equipment. This role may also serve as a technical resource and subject-matter expert for specific manufacturing equipment or processes.

Requirements

Associate degree in a relevant technical field, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on technical experience.
8+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor, photonics, electronics, precision manufacturing, or a similar technology-focused environment.
Demonstrated hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting precision manufacturing equipment.
Experience working directly with engineers in prototype, R&D, process development, or low-volume manufacturing environments.
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively communicating with engineering and manufacturing teams.
Experience working in cleanroom, laboratory, or controlled manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with die attach and wire bonding equipment.
Experience operating and maintaining die bonders, wire bonders, reflow equipment, plasma systems, curing/bake ovens, or other precision process equipment.
Experience developing and adjusting equipment parameters and basic machine programs.
Experience with semiconductor, RF, laser, photonics, or microelectronics assembly processes.
Experience with manual and automated die attach processes.
Experience with gold and/or aluminum wire bonding.
Experience with soldering and rework of electronic assemblies.
Experience performing destructive testing such as wire pull and die shear.
Experience with equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience with process characterization, DOE, or other structured process-development methods.
Familiarity with ESD-controlled and cleanroom manufacturing environments.
Proficiency with common measurement and inspection tools including microscopes, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, gauges, and other laboratory equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to become a subject-matter expert for assigned manufacturing equipment and processes.
Experience training and mentoring technicians across processes with varying levels of maturity.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues using structured problem-solving methods.
Experience supporting equipment installation, acceptance, qualification, or validation.
Experience with preventive maintenance and basic equipment calibration.
Experience developing or improving work instructions, process documentation, and equipment procedures.
Experience with 5S, lean manufacturing, or other workplace/process organization methodologies.
Experience with inventory management, material control, and engineering build kitting.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment where processes and equipment are continually evolving.
Willingness and ability to learn, evaluate, and help validate new processes and equipment.
Ability to work with engineers to translate experimental processes into repeatable technician-operated procedures.
Experience with machining and fabrication tools such as manual mills, lathes, drill presses, band saws, taps, and related shop equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes under the direction of Process Development and Engineering.
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain precision manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
Support processes including die attach, wire bonding, soldering, reflow, cleaning, inspection, curing, and other photonic/electronic assembly operations.
Set up equipment, fixtures, tooling, materials, and process parameters for engineering builds and prototype manufacturing.
Develop and adjust equipment parameters and process settings to achieve required performance and quality.
Assist engineers with process development experiments, DOE activities, process characterization, and prototype builds.
Collect, record, and analyze process data to support process development and continuous improvement.
Identify equipment, tooling, material, and process issues and work with engineers to determine root causes and corrective actions.
Perform preventive maintenance, basic calibration, equipment checks, and troubleshooting activities.
Support equipment installation, qualification, validation, and implementation of new manufacturing processes.
Maintain process documentation, work instructions, equipment procedures, and process records.
Inspect assemblies and work products to verify compliance with engineering requirements and specifications.
Support material preparation, inventory management, kitting, receiving, and laboratory organization.
Maintain cleanroom and laboratory areas in accordance with cleanliness, ESD, safety, and contamination-control requirements.
Train and mentor junior technicians on equipment operation, manufacturing processes, and laboratory practices.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for assigned equipment and processes.
Collaborate closely with Process Development, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
Support transition of processes from engineering development into repeatable manufacturing processes.
Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on yield, cycle time, process capability, equipment utilization, and manufacturing efficiency.
Other duties as assigned.