Senior Technician (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors

Senior Technician

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. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

We're looking for detailed and experienced Senior Technicians to join our electronics assembly team, supporting the building of advanced hardware in cleanroom/lab environment. Our Technicians work with engineers, building the kind of hardware that makes a difference. From hand soldering components to wire bonding in semiconductor assemblies, you'll bring big ideas to life.

Assemble electronics for semiconductor systems, CCA and wire cabling/harnessing. Perform hand soldering, wire bonding, and other work in cleanroom/lab environment. Operate tools and equipment including basic maintenance and calibration.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled SMT or microelectronics assembly work under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel.
• Is capable of extremely refined hand soldering with solid technique and complex conventional and or microelectronics assembly requiring a high degree of manual dexterity.
• With limited supervision but adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate SMT and/or microelectronics assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge.
• With adequate training and limited supervision, performs work of an essentially repetitive nature requiring highly specialized skills for production of deliverable hardware.
• With limited or no supervision, carefully documents their own work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software such as MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
• Assists in scientific experiments, test, or process development initiatives under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel.
• Supports the execution of acceptance procedures under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel.
• At the discretion of the supervisor, performs focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions.
• As needed, mentor, train or supervises more junior technicians.
• Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of cleanroom practices and protocols
• Knowledge of small scale production environment
• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Education:

Graduate of a two year technical school with at least five years of applicable experience. Experience will not be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of applicable experience working in a semiconductor process or advanced packaging or production facility.

Draper employees are trained to J-STD-001, IPC-WHMA-A-620 and IPC-7711/7721. Previous experience with these standards or a current certification is valued. Experienced hand soldering professionals are needed.

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

Job Location
- City:
Cambridge

Job Location
- State:
Massachusetts

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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.

Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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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