Manufacturing Quality Inspection & Packaging Technician

The Quality Inspection & Packaging Technician Supports Production Of Commercial And High-reliability In Ga As  And Germanium Photodetectors. This Position Involves Working In a Microelectronics Manufacturing Environment Performing Quality Related Functions Including

• Compete incoming, in-process, and final inspections of optoelectronic products and components (visual cosmetic inspection and configuration verification)
• Conduct component inspections using microscopes, magnifiers, and other inspection equipment
• Verify product dimensions, specifications, and workmanship against drawings, work instructions, and quality standards
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials and products
• Report quality issues, defects, and process concerns to supervisors and quality personnel
• Support root cause investigations by providing inspection data and observations
• Package components for product preservation and pre-shipment
• Additionally, the Quality Inspection & Packaging Technician will at times support the Quality team by assisting with incoming inspection of raw materials, simple electrical testing, participating in the internal audit program, facilitating the recall of calibrated equipment, and other related tasks.

This full-time, exempt, office-based role, will report to the Director of Quality, EH&S located at our Salem, NH facility.

• Ability to read and follow written work instructions and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards
• Participate in maintaining quality system processes (MRB/RMA, CAPA, audit findings)
• Problem solving ability with an organized and analytical approach
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to foster collaborative, cross department relationships to prioritize work and meet common objectives
• Possesses the Company values of honesty, integrity, respect, commitment and open to change while modeling the Company Core Principles in all activities

• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints
• Familiarity with high power digital microscopes
• Use of mechanical inspection gauges, digital multimeter
• Low & highpower visual Inspection per MILSTD
  883, Method 2010
• Visual inspection per MILSTD
  883, Method 2017
• Package inspection per MILSTD
  883, Method 2009
• Dimensional inspection of physical attributes using calipers, micrometers, and camera assisted inspection software
• Familiarity with ESD controls, cleanroom protocols, FOD prevention, and safe work practices

• High school degree, or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience: 3 years
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions contained in this job description.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and communicate with peers
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

• Close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

• Manufacturing environment, which may include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals (PPE required), and risk of electrical shock
• A moderate to loud work environment

Safety glasses, latex or nitrile gloves, finger cots, ESD protection, closed-toed shoes, cleanroom gowning (smock, shoe covers, hairnet / beard net), necessary PPE, and other apparatus as applicable must be worn in designated areas in accordance with our product and personnel safety protocols.

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