PCB Technician II

PCB Technician II

Element Materials Technology Baltimore has an opportunity for a PCB Technician II to join our team. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the PCB Technician position performs a variety of routine and non‑routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician position must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Salary: $55,000 - $75,000/yr DOE

• Review and understand customer specifications and / or statements of work to prepare samples and set‑up testing
• Physical and dimensional testing of Circuit Board samples, as outlined in specifications and/or statements of work
• Prepare Circuit Board (PCB) material specimens for testing
• Perform Microsection (Cross Section) evaluations as directed by customer specifications
• Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Gather and record test data
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

• Familiarity with IPC test methods and specifications, such as IPC‑TM‑650, IPC‑A‑600, IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑6012, etc.; valid training certifications, as applicable, preferred, but not required
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate required. College or vocational school coursework preferred
• Possess strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, laboratory software programs)
• Familiarity with measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, plug gages
• Basic understanding of chemical handling
• Basic understanding of cutting tools
• Proficient soldering skills desired
• Able to utilize binocular microscopes for inspection and measurements
• Technical writing skills preferred. Ability to inspect / analyze and compile testing data from the tests performed into a test report
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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