R&D Tech Coordinator

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

About The Position

The role supports manufacturing and production activities by ensuring accurate material availability, inventory control, and efficient logistics operations. It works cross-functionally with planning, production, and quality teams to manage material flow, resolve discrepancies, and maintain organized, audit-ready inventory systems. The position also trains team members in Backend Assembly, optimizes workflows in accordance with operational and MES guidelines, develops training structures in accordance with QMS/QT9 systems, and performs non-standard or more complex R&D-type actions.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in Backend Assembly processes, including HS, SMT, Sort, and Separation.
Experience in inventory management, logistics, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with ERP and/or MES systems, such as Oracle, SAP, or similar.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with multiple teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lean manufacturing principles, such as 5S.

Responsibilities

Train new team members to become proficient in Backend Assembly actions.
Optimize workflows in accordance with operational and MES guidelines.
Develop a training program and structure in accordance with QMS/QT9 systems to ensure team members are trained to standard.
Perform non-standard or more complex R&D-type actions.
Monitor inventory levels and material requirements to ensure readiness for scheduled production builds.
Identify and resolve potential material shortages or constraints.
Maintain accurate inventory records across systems and perform routine reconciliations.
Manage raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory.
Maintain alignment between inventory systems, such as ERP and MES platforms.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and escalate issues as needed to ensure data integrity.
Maintain system parameters such as minimum stock levels and replenishment triggers.
Support integration and continuous improvement of inventory tracking processes.
Coordinate movement of materials between internal departments and external partners.
Organize and manage material flow on the production floor.
Oversee storage locations, bin management, and material staging processes.
Support inbound and outbound logistics activities as required.
Collaborate with planning teams to ensure timely material availability.
Manage specialized inventory categories such as critical components, wafers, or subassemblies.
Support production readiness through material preparation and allocation.
Assist with returns, material holds, and release updates.
Drive workplace organization and inventory control through 5S and lean principles.
Participate in process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with inventory audit requirements and support regular cycle counts.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and material handling processes.