Production Crystal Growth Technician
About The Position
This role involves preparing, verifying, and documenting raw materials, process parameters, and operating conditions. The technician will assemble and inspect furnaces, set up, operate, and monitor CZ growth systems for SGGG production, and perform additional production support activities. Key responsibilities include identifying and responding to process drift or equipment instability, executing controlled process recipes, accurately recording process data and deviations, and participating in root-cause investigations. The role also includes training and mentoring junior technicians and maintaining strict adherence to safe operating practices.
Requirements
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience in high tech manufacturing environments
- Proven ability to independently operate complex crystal growth, coating or precision machining equipment in a production environment
- Strong understanding of process execution & consequences to outcome, reliability and delivery
- Experience with controlled documentation, deviation management, and manufacturing discipline
- Demonstrated troubleshooting capability with manufacturing equipment and support infrastructure
- Mechanical aptitude for precision equipment & instruments
- Proficiency in data entry systems and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and process ownership mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working both independently and within small teams.
- Strong observation & problem-solving skills with timely & effective communication up and down the escalation ladder.
- Strong work ethic, disciplined and willing to take ownership of one’s work.
- Comfortable working multiple tasks throughout the day and able to prioritize activities to balance immediate and near term production goals.
- Good eyesight very helpful for multiple tasks, particularly middle to far (2-6 feet) vision
- Good manual dexterity with a delicate touch
- Capacity to step up onto and work on elevated platforms throughout the day.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, verify, and document raw materials, process parameters & operating conditions per controlled procedures
- Assemble and inspect furnaces to ensure operability, mechanical integrity and compliance to process documents
- Set up, operate, and monitor CZ growth systems for SGGG production & perform additional production support activities
- Identify, report and respond to process drift, equipment instability, or infrastructure-related interruptions
- Execute controlled process recipes per engineering guidance.
- Accurately record process data, deviations, and observations in controlled Crystal Growth & Quality Control documentation systems
- Participate in root-cause investigations related to yield loss and equipment stability
- Train and mentor junior technicians; review setups for procedural compliance
- Maintain strict adherence to safe operating practices & comply with EH&S directives
Benefits
- Use of PPE is obligatory.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
