Wafer Technician B (2nd Shift 11am-7:30pm)

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Draper is seeking technicians who enjoy hands-on work with precision tools and equipment to build technology for national defense and space systems. This role is fast-paced and requires attention to detail, focusing on operating fabrication equipment rather than desk work.

Requirements

Solid hands-on experience (2 years, or 2 years of tech school plus 2 years of work).
Confidence running fabrication equipment and following SOP.
Comfort in a cleanroom or lab environment.
Focused, careful work habits and good communication.
Able to communicate written and verbally.
Able to use Microsoft office applications.
Able to perform manual labor and operate automated and semi-automated equipment.
Requires either graduation from a two-year technical school or two years of applicable experience.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, which requires proof of US citizenship.

Nice To Haves

The ability to perform focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions at the discretion of the supervisor.
Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Responsibilities

Keep wafers moving through the cleanroom, running fabrication steps from start to finish.
Set up, operate, and maintain tools such as Dry etch systems, Photolithography tools, Deposition equipment, and Wet chemistry stations.
Work with engineers to troubleshoot issues, make process improvements, and ensure smooth operations.
Assemble and test parts for prototype hardware (mechanical and electrical).
Maintain accurate records using basic computer tools (Word, Excel).
Performs cleaning, maintenance, and/or calibration of laboratory and equipment with limited supervision.
Operates moderately complex equipment in the production of hardware using moderately complex manual skills with training and supervision.
Documents their work consistent with work unit policy with limited supervision.
Performs focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions at the discretion of the supervisor.
Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.