Engineering Technician; Starlink​/Akoustis

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Akoustis is nowoperatingas a wholly owned subsidiary of the company providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our workhelpsfurther the impact that Starlink is already makingformillions ofusers around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

As an Akoustis Engineering Technician, you will takeindividualownershipor a supporting roleof production processes and equipmentatthestate-of-the-artRF filter manufacturing facility in Canandaigua, NY,where we continually strivefor the highest levels ofqualitywith a focus on cost controls and production throughput.

Thejob requiresyouto work independently butinvolvesfrequent interaction with Akoustis Engineers and Operation sin a dynamic and fast-paced environment, whereyou are challengedwithsustaining multiple processes in a high-mix environment,troubleshootingproblemswith equipment,running designed experimentsforprocess improvements and developing new processes,new productintroductionsto the production line,and new equipment qualifications.

• Write andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs) anddemonstratethe ability to train Production Operators and Technicians on SOPs
• Assumeprimaryownershipofarea processes and equipment
• Obtain qualifications tooperatearea equipment
• Monitor SPC control chartsfor processes and equipment andbe able to follow corrective actions when violations occur
• Support new product introduction sand sustain existing products and processes
• Create andoptimizeprocess and metrology recipes
• Identify,contain,troubleshoot and partition quality problems associated with the area’s toolset
• Drivecontinuousprocess improvementsprojectstoenhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs
• Participate in cross functional teams
• Support Engineering and Maintenance by running experiments and summarizing results
• Define and execute design of experiments to understand process capabilities
• Document results and present results to technical staff
• Collaborate with quality and suppliers on quality issues

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 4+ years of experience workingasaproductionorengineeringtechnicianinthesemiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry; OR associate’s degree or greater inaSTEMdiscipline AND 1+ years of experience working as aproductionor engineering technicianinthesemiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry

• Associate’sdegree,or greaterina STEM field and8+ years of experience working as anengineeringtechnician inthesemiconductor/electronics manufacturing industry
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite andJMP statistical software
• Solid understanding of SPC,DOE, and 8D problem solving
• Hands-on experience operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Experience handling silicon wafersandthesafe handling ofchemicals.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers
• Experienceparticipatingin ISO quality audits

• Worka large percentageof the day in a Cleanroom with strict adherence to Class 100 level gowning protocols.
• Work in an environment requiring strict adherence to workplace safety rules, whereadditionalPPE is…