Lab Process Technician
Who We Are
Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations.
How You Will Make An Impact
You will join a team dedicated to creating the paper and security products our customers rely on for their economies. With your diligence and desire to meet goals and exceed quality standards, you will ensure customers get their currency needs on time and without error. As you onboard, your ability to learn new technical skills will allow you to cross train in various processes to provide customers flexibility based on their future needs. This position supports manufacturing through proprietary procedures in a laboratory environment. Fabricates prototypes for customers and production pieces for manufacturing, including cleanroom work. Handles upkeep and maintenance of multiple laboratories and certain equipment, ensuring work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion while following all safety guidelines. Performs quality control testing and subjective quality inspections. Implements process controls for repeatable results and maintains records.
Required Knowledge and expertise
- High school diploma required.
- At least 3 years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with thin film deposition, metrology tools supporting lithography, UV exposure tools, and wet processing.
- Skilled in working with solvent/acid cleaning and/or water processing and use of optical microscope for inspection.
- Experience handling and working with chemicals in a lab environment and knowledge of Safety Data Sheets & safety procedures related to chemicals/chemical storage.
- Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task & stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, or related equivalent technical degree.
- Cleanroom and Ion Deposition experience.
- 5S experience.
What Drives Our Team
We are a passionate team of 1,200 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values: People Matter Do the Right Thing Trusted Partner Innovate for Growth Always Improving Learn More About Our Values And Culture
Where We Are
Your role is in Alpharetta, Georgia, part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and only a 25-mile drive into downtown Atlanta. Check out what makes Alpharetta a great place to live and work here:
SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS
The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.
Cleanroom and Ion Deposition experience preferred
Preferred Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, or related equivalent technical degree.