Manufacturing Technician

Responsibilities

• Independently perform laboratory activities, including but not limited to: sample preparation, laboratory cleaning, maintenance / monitoring / calibration of equipment, optical / physical evaluation of thin films and coatings, and generation of reports
• Work with Operations and Engineering on new and existing products to ensure outgoing product quality through end-to-end oversight
• Review test results and quality records for completeness and compliance prior to final approval by Engineering Support product complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to quality deviations
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to optimize manufacturing of new and existing products to improve product quality and cost
• Create and maintain SOPs, WIs, and CAGs based on current operations and best practices
• Participate on multidisciplinary teams to achieve divisional goals

Requirements

• Experience with optical microscopy and visual inspection techniques
• Experience executing bench-scale experiments for coating evaluation
• Good time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with Design of Experiment tools and statistical methods
• Microsoft Suite and VBA knowledge are a plus
• Able to trouble shoot instrument performance and make simple electronic repairs
• Able to work safely and cleanly in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Able to work independently as well as in teams that include operators, mechanics, chemists, management and engineers
• Potential for role to assist manufacturing operations off-hours as needed
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirements: Associate Degree or minimum 4 years practical experience in manufacturing quality control