Engineering Technician I

Rochester Electronics is immediately hiring for an Engineering Technician I!

At Rochester Electronics, we create an excellent employee experience focused on value, performance, motivation, recognition, and career growth. Many companies say their employees are their most important asset. At Rochester Electronics, we mean it! 

• Outstanding low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Rochester pays 92% of the premiums on behalf of its full-time employees
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday
• Generous match 401K program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

And so much more!

For the last 40 years, Rochester Electronics, in partnership with over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers, has provided our valued customers with a continuous source of critical semiconductors. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock encompassing more than 200,000-part numbers, providing the world’s most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) and broadest range of active semiconductors. As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester can manufacture over 70,000 device types.

General Summary

An Engineering Technician works in conjunction with Operations, Engineering, and other technical staff to support and enable production, and develop, implement, train, and maintain manufacturing techniques and processes. Recognizes and utilizes prescribed techniques to solve problems. Can recommend and execute enhancements to product and process flows. 

 Responsibilities

• Set-up, maintain, and operate equipment, optimize recipes, perform set-ups, and change overs with assistance or instruction.
• Assist and train operators with equipment and recipe related issues, with outside assistance.
• Perform with direction equipment setups, changeovers, and breakdowns to the product and equipment requirements. 
• Provides initial response to and diagnostic and troubleshooting of product, equipment, calibration, software, and hardware issues and failures on the production floor by providing hands-on problem solving with moderate to high levels of oversight by designated engineering and senior technical staff.
• Support Operators and Engineers in establishing and maintaining high yielding, cost effective processes based on product needs and customer requirements, and reduce scrap and production waste.
• With direction and assistance from Engineering, will support the execution of design of experiments (DOE) and data gathering for analysis related to production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final builds; this occurs as needed based on production and resource demands.
• Effectively communicate in a positive and cooperative way with any level of coworker, as well as with customers, contractors, and vendors. 
• Ensure production is complaint with Company policies, operating procedures, quality standards, processes, and task assignments.
• Performs additional duties, as assigned.
• Serve as a member on cross-functional project teams.
• Maintains well-organized and audit ready work areas.
• Maintains, trains to, and supports the implementation of technical documentation and generation of DCN’s.
• Assist in Out of Control Action Plan (OCAP) execution under direction from management.
• Utilizes computer-based manufacturing systems to move product and enter data.
• Support activities for on-line adjustments to product, instruments, or equipment to improve processes to meet yield and cycle time requirements. 

Qualifications

• High school required, Associates degree or higher preferred, especially in an Engineering or technical field.
• 3 years of relevant engineering or semiconductor assembly experience required; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-STD-883, ISO9001 and EIA/JEDEC standards. 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Developing electro-mechanical aptitude; proven ability to identify and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor with little independent autonomy in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills, with ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at multiple levels in the organization and accurately follow written and verbal instruction.
• Must be able to effectively prioritize projects assigned, with direction from the process owner.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and diverse business environment.
• Understand work environment issues (i.e. basic OSHA regulations, etc.).
  • Requires basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft office products
  • Ability to work with basic electronic bench equipment (meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
  • Equipment Used
    1. Capital equipment
    2. Component automated handling equipment
    3. Temperature forcing equipment
    4. Basic lab equipment
    5. Personal computers
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Rochester Electronics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Rochester Electronics is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.