Engineering Lab Technician

Job Summary

An Engineering Lab Technician is precision and quality oriented with the ability to work efficiently. The primary role is to build new products in the manufacturing cleanroom and engineering laboratory, which also includes quality inspection of materials, testing, basic troubleshooting, and communication of issues/improvement. Comfortable with use of tools and software interfaces.

• An Engineering Lab Technician builds new products before procedures are finalized and runs tests specified by the engineering team.
• Use and test manufacturing software application to track in and out of each process. Perform failure analysis and repair of failed units.
• The Engineering Lab Technician understands and follows assembly instructions, drawings, and work orders; is not hesitant to ask questions for clarification. As well tests, provides input, and helps documentation.
• Able to support R&D and Engineering teams as requested.
• Expectations are for the MT to learn and apply advanced assembly procedures, to include detailed hardware installation, in-process, and final assembly of a wide variety of parts and models.
• Able to understand basic principles of gas flow, units of pressure, voltage, resistance, and torque.
• Able to install, transport, and set up gas cylinders.
• Able to do helium leak checking, use microscopes, and basic dimensional measurement.
• Able to set up test fixtures, computer equipment, electrical equipment, vacuum systems, and gas delivery systems.
• Must be able to write clearly and communicate well with various teams.
• Must work well under pressure with many products in various states of assembly and multiple deadlines.
• The MT shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Able to understand and comply with Safety Practices and ISO 9001:2015 Class 6-7 Clean-room Practices.
• Identifies and obtains equipment, tools and materials needed to properly perform job function.
• Knowledge of common hand tools, torque wrenches and demonstrated mechanical capabilities.
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.
• Use and knowledge of epoxy resins and proper handling.
• Able to use cleanroom packaging materials and equipment for shipments.
• Able to train and mentor new technicians or others. Willing to share proper procedures and guidelines applicable to company mandates.

• High school diploma or GED required – AA degree and/or College or Trade School Preferred. 3+ years’ experience in related field may be substituted for education. Must be willing to pass annual Cleanroom Technician quizzes and tests in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 Standards.

• Pick up and lift to 50lbs, no allergies to latex, no asthma. Must be able to detect colors. Demonstrates careful use of glues, epoxies and solvents.

• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for an entire shift. Over time when needed.
• Must be able to sit, stand, or crouch down for extended periods.
• Use of hairnets, latex gloves, shoe coverings, and lab gowning is always required.
• Must be willing to keep workstations neat and tidy, placing tools into workstation designated areas.
• Perform occasional tasks of keeping cleanroom and laboratory room areas clean.
• Emptying trash, and refill fluids to chiller/HX as needed.