R&D Process Engineering Technician

R&D Process Engineering Technician

Supports the development, processing, testing, and troubleshooting of thick-film hybrid microcircuits and related electronic assemblies. This role works closely with process engineers to ensure product quality, equipment performance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain thick-film processing equipment including screen printers, dryers, firing furnaces, laser trimmers, and inspection tools.
• Execute Engineering runs for hybrid thick film circuits following established work instructions, process parameters, and quality standards.
• Perform material preparation activities such as paste mixing, screen setup, and substrate handling.
• Assist engineers with process optimization, DOE (Design of Experiments), yield analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Inspect substrates and finished assemblies using microscopes, AOI (automated optical inspection), and metrology equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation including travelers, process logs, equipment settings, SPC charts, and non-conformance records.
• Support preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and calibration of thick-film equipment to minimize downtime.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve process issues and improve throughput.
• Follow all safety, ESD, and cleanroom protocols.
• This person must be able to work in a Class 7 clean room with proper gowning.

Qualifications:

• 2 years Engineering Technician with experience in the following areas:
• Thick Film Screen Printing, Furnaces, Laser trimmers and inspection tools
• Development, processing, testing, and troubleshooting of thick-film hybrid microcircuits
• Product quality, equipment performance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations
• Working in a Clean room

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.