Element Attach Operator I

Neotech; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOTech in California seeks an on-site technician to operate epoxy dispense, screen printing, and microelectronic component placement equipment in a clean-room environment. You will read and interpret assembly instructions and set up equipment to precision tolerances.

The role requires careful handling of fine pitched components, adherence to ESD requirements, and collaboration in a fast-paced team to meet production quality goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in ISO9000 or AS9100 is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly instructions, drawings and work instruction processes.
• Set up and run epoxy dispensing equipment.
• Set up and run pick and place machines.
• Perform rework of epoxy, dies and components.
• Follow 6S and kaizen and training requirements.

Skills

Visual acuity

Fine motor skills

English literacy

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary:Operation of automatic epoxy dispense, screen printing, and microelectronic component placement equipment in a clean-room environment, to manufacture high-reliability microelectronic devices.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Read and interpret assembly instructions, drawings and work instruction processes.Set up and run epoxy dispensing equipment.Set up and run pick and place machines.Written tests for ESD + Manual Die attach and Auto die attach requirements.Use tools such as fine tipped tweezers, x-acto knives, vacuum pencils, dental probes, calipers, scales.Handle fine pitched micro electronics components such as dies, air-bridge dies, capacitors, resistors, substrates, hybrids. In addition handle epoxy and cut performs for the purpose of assembly of the above mentioned components. Knowledge of how to open and close die waffle packs and handle air-bridge die gel packs.Ability to hand apply epoxy and solder on densely populated substrate pads without disturbing epoxy on neighboring pads.Ability to manually place above mentioned components on substrates without disturbing neighboring wet assemblies.Ability to perform rework- removing epoxy, die and other components from the substrate and applying fresh epoxy and installing new components using the above mentioned tools, hot plate etc.Ability to follow work instructions and procedures.Adhere to all ESD and other handling requirements.Comply with all in-house training as identified in job specific family and or specific training plan.Follow company 6S and continuous improvement (kaizen) objectives.Perform all other duties, as assigned.Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:• Visual acuity and fine motor skills to work with precision tooling under a microscope• Cleanroom gowning requirement – smocks, hairnets, and masks• English literacy – ability to read and write at an intermediate level• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment to meet company quality and production goals• Ability to support a minimum of 2 customer products while maintaining quality and production standard requirements.• Ability to work on multiple tasks using a wide range of procedures with a minimum low-level complexity.• Ability to follow established procedures on routine work.• Typically required little to no experienceExperience/Education:• High School Diploma /GED or equivalent experience preferred• Experienced using Windows operating systems including Microsoft Office products• Experience working for an ISO9000n or AS9100 accredited organization is a plusNEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.