Wafer Tech; Project Tech

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.

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.

• Keep wafers moving through the cleanroom, running fabrication steps from start to finish
• Set up, operate, and maintain tools such as dry etch systems, photolithography tools, deposition equipment, and 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)

• Solid hands‑on experience (2 years, or 2 years of technical 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

• Carefully documents their own work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer‑based software
• Performs scientific experiments and/or tests with complex laboratory equipment independently or in collaboration with senior technical personnel
• Applies analytic and test experience in the execution of acceptance procedures independently or in collaboration with senior technical personnel
• Programs computer‑controlled automated and semi‑automated equipment
• At the discretion of the supervisor, performs focused training to grow and enhance skills for betterment of the department or the Laboratory as a whole
• Mentors, trains, or supervises more junior technicians as needed
• Completes other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor

• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (MS Windows, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Possess highly specialized skills for production for assigned work area
• Possess a high degree of attention to detail

• 2‑year Technical Degree + 10 years experience, or 4‑year Degree + 10 years experience, or Relevant Technical Certificate(s) + 10 years experience, or 15+ years experience

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

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139‑3563

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $55.80 - $55.80.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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 also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact