Engineering Technician

Location: Fremont, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $27.00–$31.05 / Hour (USD)
• Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Shift /
  
  Schedule:
  
  Day shift 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM;
  Grave shift 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM (please indicate which shift you are interested in when submitting)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This position is seeking a person capable of running an Intevac 200L sputter machine in a proficient manner to fulfill the requests for the Media Development Engineering organization. Tasks and duties will include processing experiments precisely as documented or requested by the Engineering staff.

• Process experiments precisely as documented or requested by the Engineering staff, including processing discs through various tools, measuring the media, data entry, and feedback to engineering and management of the results
• Run sputter machines efficiently and effectively
• Collect sputter-related data on metrology tools
• Maintain excellent documentation
• Work inside a cleanroom — 100% PPE suits from head to toe with masks and safety glasses are required
• Follow all procedures, protocols, and instructions well
• Provide feedback to coworkers/leads in a constructive/positive manner
• Provide technical support and suggestions to Engineering
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to help exceed goals
• Retrieve parts from point A to point B; job requires a good amount of movement (walking — 50% depending on the job)
• Load and unload products onto racks, machines, etc., with reaching typically ranging from 24 inches to 53 inches, not exceeding 10 lbs
• Transport product using carts where provided; hand carrying of product/material is required the majority of the time as well
• Interface with Engineering via email and phone with excellent understanding and communication skills; comprehension of correct recipes, file savings, and instructions are followed precisely
• Step onto step stools to reach platforms for the processing of parts, as well as bending/kneeling in tight spaces for access to the back of tools for process checks
• Perform tape changes and adjustments based upon data received from Engineering or checklists, requiring manual dexterity; MDW process requires detailed manual dexterity with ESD-sensitive parts and miniature assembly
• Cross-train across multiple job areas to allow efficient utilization of employees for planning purposes and downtime coverage
• Work Saturday as part of the regular schedule in many cases; overtime is required
• Maintain excellent attendance, focus, and comprehension; communicate detailed information well, pay attention to details, and demonstrate a good attitude, work ethic, and a true team-player approach to completing tasks in a timely manner

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office — email, basic Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Detailed use of Excel is a must; understanding of Windows required
• Computer and software interface skills required for operating machines and processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional, reliable, responsible, and dependable work ethic

• No previous experience required — on-the-job training will be provided

• Work in a Class 10/100 cleanroom environment; 100% PPE suits from head to toe with masks and safety glasses required at all times
• Good amount of movement required (walking approximately 50% of the time depending on the job)
• Reaching required to load and unload products, typically ranging from 24 to 53 inches in height, not exceeding 10 lbs
• Hand carrying of product/material…