Engineering Technician

Location: San Jose, CA

Hourly rate: $30.00 - $36.00

Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to become part of Nanopore Platform Development group. The Wafer Technician will be required to directly support and primary routine lab equipment and process & testing support, utilizing their experience in MEMS and semiconductor fabs to ensure a robust product line.

Duties:

· Perform engineering experiments by following instructions.

· Process and test wafers and parts using defined procedures.

· Perform visual inspections.

· Operate testing instrument and inspection equipment (optical microscope, SEM, etc.) and interpret results.

· Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out of Control conditions including defect troubleshooting.

· Recover from process and tool interruptions.

· Use standard software applications and specific programs creating reports and documenting procedures.

· Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization and cost.

· Complete all required reporting and documentation.

· Understand and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements.

· Actively participate in continuous improvement processes and on the Emergency Response Team.

· Train new team members.

· Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Education, Experience, and Requirements:

· High School Degree (or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant experience.

· Experience with wafer manufacturing and assembly of complex electro-mechanical devices, preferably of a microfluidic, biological lab-on-a-chip purpose a plus.

· Strong team player with ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

· Exceptional detail-oriented execution of job function required.

· Ability to work independently and with others as a team.

· Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocol/requirements.

Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• wafer manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA 95123 (Required)

Work Location: In person