Production Technician

Dover Corporation • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician performs specialized assembly, processing, inspection, and handling of microelectronic and semiconductor products in a Class 7 cleanroom manufacturing environment. The role produces quality products in accordance with work instructions, engineering drawings, travelers, and customer requirements while maintaining material traceability, ESD controls, AS9100/ISO compliance, and cleanroom protocols. It requires hands-on expertise in setting up, programming, operating, and troubleshooting manufacturing and inspection equipment to support product quality, process consistency, and production efficiency.

At the expert operator level, the technician performs Operator III and IV responsibilities and demonstrates extensive product and process knowledge. The role also supports training and qualification of production personnel, monitors compliance with company and quality procedures, and contributes to production scheduling, line balancing, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement. The technician coordinates with Engineering, Quality, Production supervision, and other functions to address production issues and meet schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–6+ years of manufacturing experience in microelectronics or semiconductor assembly.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and leadership across multiple manufacturing processes in electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, or medical device industries.
• Demonstrated ability to set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Expert knowledge of assembly processes, cleanroom operations, and ESD controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), technical specifications, travelers, and manufacturing documentation.
• Thorough understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, product traceability, and production documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing transactions.
• Ability to coordinate daily workflow, prioritize production activities, and support production planning.
• Ability to train, mentor, and evaluate operator proficiency.
• Ability to develop and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong computer, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Production, and other functions to resolve issues and meet business requirements related to product assembly, BOMs, procedures, and production orders.
• Ability to work in a Class 7 cleanroom and use a laptop or PC for transactions.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the day and lift 40 pounds on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wire bonding, Datacon, fine and gross leak testing, CSAM, X-ray, thermal and environmental tests, or similar equipment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot specialized manufacturing and inspection equipment, including wire bonders, Datacon die attach systems, fine and gross leak testers, CSAM, X-ray systems, and other applicable test equipment.
• Adjust and verify equipment programs, tooling, fixtures, and process parameters according to approved procedures and specifications.
• Perform semiconductor assembly, inspection, and testing while meeting product quality and process requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, production travelers, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Identify equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and product defects; troubleshoot and escalate issues as required.
• Maintain accurate production records, equipment settings, inspection results, and material traceability.
• Follow cleanroom, ESD, safety, AS9100, ISO, and other applicable quality system requirements.
• Support equipment qualification, process improvements, yield enhancement, and production efficiency initiatives.
• Generate work instructions and standard operating procedures for equipment operation, setup, and manufacturing procedures.
• Train, mentor, and support qualification of production personnel; evaluate operator proficiency as applicable.
• Monitor compliance with quality, ESD, cleanroom, safety, and company procedures.
• Assist with production scheduling, line balancing, continuous improvement, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Communicate production issues and status updates to supervision and support departments.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production supervision, and other functions to resolve issues and meet production schedules and business requirements.
• Support supervisors with process standardization and production efficiency initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account and health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year based on schedule, paid vacation days, and 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Tuition assistance
• Business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program, including company-paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED