PWB Fabrication Technician

Description

Do you love to build prototypes? Are you searching for a rewarding career work in electronics manufacturing? Do you like contributing to challenging problems whose solutions have an important bearing on national security, military readiness, space exploration, national health, and the advancement of science and engineering? If so, we're seeking someone to join our Printed Circuit Board fabrication team at the Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Lab.

• Your primary responsibility includes working with engineering to build reliable printed circuit boards.
• You will work in our wet lab to make individual layers of the circuit boards using photolithography techniques (Direct imaging, photoresist developers, chemical etchers, etc.), automated optical inspection equipment, lay‑up equipment, and vacuum lamination presses.
• You will be responsible for maintaining various processing equipment, maintaining a clean and organized work area, following proper safety precautions, and working alongside other technicians and our engineering team.
• Opportunities to expand and learn additional processing techniques and equipment such as plating, solder mask application, and HASL, among others, may be available.

• Hold a High School Diploma.
• 1+ years experience in a laboratory or production environment.
• Have experience with laboratory and chemical hygiene practices.
• Experience working around chemistry and chemicals.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Extremely strong organizational skills.
• Are willing and able to use both chemical and mechanical processes using varying types of equipment.
• Have a strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work on equipment repair.
• Wear safety equipment and can handle containers of chemicals that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Have an aptitude for working on computer‑controlled equipment.
• Are willing to work occasional overtime and or shifted work schedules during periods of high demand.
• Have experience with Excel and Word.
• Are able to work on several projects simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
• Are able to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Are a proactive, self‑starter who can troubleshoot issues with the aim to minimize schedule disruptions.
• Have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

• Experience in a wet lab environment.
• Experience with ERP or MRP software systems.
• Experience in electrical assembly.
• Have good laboratory and chemical hygiene practices.

$25.30 Hourly

$50.00 Hourly

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations.