MEMS Production Support Coordinator

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross‑fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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The Draper microfabrication facility is in need of a Microfabrication Production Coordinator. Draper maintains a Microfabrication Facility used by about 50 scientists, engineers, and technicians. Work in the microfab spreads across MEMS, photonics, and microelectronics packaging, with project maturity ranging from academic research to fieldable military hardware.

• Coordinate the daily workflow of multiple projects through the microfab, adapting to changing conditions and staff availability.
• Implement and maintain a quality system per contract requirements.
• Actively manage qualification and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Track fabrication progress against schedule for production flows.
• Ensure compliance to standard operating procedures and process‑change notifications across the microfab.
• Issue and address corrective actions when necessary.
• Participate in all run sheet reviews, mask reviews, and process reviews.
• Coordinate the process and equipment training systems.
• Coordinate the material supply system.
• Participate in the specification, procurement, and qualification of capital equipment.

• Work with Cal Lab to ensure lab equipment is up to date with calibration.
• Coordinate transfer of equipment between work area and Cal lab.
• Escort Cal lab personnel for on‑site calibration and ESD bench certification.
• Track hardware builds.
• Update and provide travelers and work orders to technicians.
• Update quality control spreadsheets on production status and process changes.
• Track chemicals, limited life materials, and other consumables.
• Manage preventative maintenance, order parts and schedule maintenance.
• Track inventory control and needs.
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes for supplies and materials.
• Submit purchase orders to buyers.

• Excellent attention to detail and very strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication with facility users and the engineering team.
• Experience with lab/facility operations management.
• Familiarity with MRP and security procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in operations or business preferred.

5+ years of experience in a lab or facility operations management role.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Cambridge, Massachusetts  (United States)

Base pay range: $38.00/hr – $64.60/hr.

Draper supports many programs to improve work‑life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off‑site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high‑performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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