Manufacturing Technician

The Manufacturing Technician performs electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly, rework, testing, and repair of a variety of electronic products and mechanical assemblies. This role works from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, sketches, and running sheets to build and modify electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies. The technician provides routine technical support to engineers and scientists on standard components, devices, materials, products, processes, and equipment, while ensuring production deadlines, product quality, and compliance requirements are consistently met.

• Perform electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly, rework, testing, and repair on electronic products and mechanical assemblies.

• Build, test, modify, rework, and repair electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies according to established procedures.

• Work from complex and standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, sketches, and running sheets.

• Provide routine technical support to engineers and scientists on standard components, devices, materials, products, processes, and equipment.

• Interpret and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety rules, and other production documentation.

• Execute related manufacturing processes required to complete assemblies and sub-assemblies.

• Read and, when required, assist in developing wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansions.

• Support and direct personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties based on established documentation and specifications.

• Handle small, delicate components using appropriate electrostatic discharge (ESD) practices and tools.

• Use hand tools to perform assembly, rework, repair, and disassembly tasks with a high level of precision.

• Meet established production deadlines while maintaining throughput and efficiency.

• Ensure high quality of finished products, contributing to strong pass/fail rates and minimal rework.

• Adhere to compliance requirements and safety standards in all manufacturing activities.

• Work in manufacturing and cleanroom environments as required, following appropriate protocols and gowning procedures when applicable.

• Ability to perform complex electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly, rework, and repair of electronic and mechanical products.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex wiring diagrams, layout drawings, blueprints, assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and sketches.

• Capability to follow and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety rules in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated strong decision-making skills and the ability to take initiative in resolving production and technical issues.

• Leadership skills sufficient to direct personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties when needed.

• Experience handling small, delicate components using proper ESD practices.

• Experience in the safe handling of chemicals used in manufacturing and assembly processes.

• Good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for precision assembly and rework.

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools for assembly, rework, repair, and disassembly.

• Competence with computer applications, including Access and Excel, for production, tracking, and documentation tasks.

• Eligibility to provide a copy of a high school diploma (including from a foreign country).

• Soldering experience, including fine-pitch and precision work, is a plus.

• Wire bonding experience is a plus.

• Experience working in cleanroom environments is beneficial.

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