Senior Tech (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors)

Draper•Cambridge, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Draper is seeking detailed and experienced technicians for its electronics assembly team, supporting the construction of advanced hardware in a cleanroom and laboratory environment. Technicians work with engineers to build electronics for semiconductor systems, including circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and wire cabling or harnesses. Work includes hand soldering, wire bonding, and operating specialized assembly equipment. The role performs skilled assembly, modification, and repair of prototypes; supports engineers on technical projects; and handles technical data, documentation, calculations, testing, and equipment maintenance. Applicants selected for the position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance. The role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The posted US base salary is $49.68 per hour (the stated range is $49.68–$49.68).

Requirements

A minimum associate degree in an engineering or science program, or an accepted education alternative: a high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of technical schooling related to engineering or science, or completion of a military technical school.
At least 5 years of relevant experience when the education requirement is met; at least 10 years of relevant experience when it is not met.
Knowledge of cleanroom practices and protocols.
Knowledge of a small-scale production environment.
Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Build, assemble, modify, and/or repair prototypes.
Support engineers on technical projects and products; collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data according to guidelines.
Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and drawings, including sketches, flow charts, diagrams, and schematics.
Perform mathematical calculations according to engineering specifications.
Recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.
Set up and conduct tests and record data to support engineering analysis, as applicable.
With adequate training, operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate assembly equipment requiring specialized knowledge.
Document work by hand or using common computer-based software, consistent with work-unit policy.
Mentor or train more junior technicians, as applicable.
Perform other duties assigned for a particular engineering area.
Assemble electronics for semiconductor systems, CCAs, and wire cabling or harnesses.
Perform hand soldering, wire bonding, and other work in a cleanroom or laboratory environment.
Operate tools and equipment, including performing basic maintenance and calibration.