Senior Wafer Technician; 2nd Shift: Security Clearance

Position: Senior Wafer Technician (2nd Shift: 11am-7:30pm with Security Clearance
Overview:
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper 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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Job Description

Summary:

Are you the kind of person who likes working with your hands, running cool equipment, and being part of something bigger? We're looking for technicians who know their way around precision tools and want to help build technology that supports national defense, space systems, and more. This isn't a desk job, it's hands-on, fast-paced, and your attention to detail will make a real difference.

What You'll Do:
Keep wafers moving through the cleanroom, running fabrication steps from start to finish
Set up, operate, and maintain tools like:
Dry etch systems Photolithography tools Deposition equipment Wet chemistry stations
Work with engineers to troubleshoot issues, make process improvements, and keep things running smoothly
Assemble and test parts for prototype hardware (mechanical and electrical)
Keep accurate records using basic computer tools (Word, Excel)

What You Bring:

Solid hands-on experience (5+ 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 Second Shift

Hours:

11am - 7:30 pm

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Performs skilled assembly work; build, assemble, modify and/or repair prototypes.
• Provides support to engineers on technical projects and/or product; collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data per guidelines.

• Prepares engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
• Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications.

• Recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.
• May set up and conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering analysis.

• With adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge.

• Documents work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software
• May mentor or train more junior technicians.

• May perform other duties as assigned specific to a particular engineering area. Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of clean room practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of small scale production environment.

• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook. Education
As of July 2014 requires successful completion of at least four college credit technical courses. Including one course in both math and physics, and two engineering elective in the area of engineering they currently work in i.e. Chemical, Electrical, or Elec/Mech. Experience
At least five years of applicable experience is required. Additional

Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, which requires proof of US citizenship. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.

Job Location - City:
Cambridge

Job Location - State:
Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:  The US base salary range for this full-time position is $49.68 - $49.68 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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