Element Attach Operator I (26713)

NEOTech; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

NEOTech in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a detail-oriented assembler to operate epoxy dispensing and pick-and-place equipment in a cleanroom environment. You will read assembly instructions, set up tools, and ensure precise handling of microelectronic components while adhering to ESD and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes strict process adherence, ability to work under a microscope, and collaboration with team members to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• 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 plus.

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.
• Follow ESD and handling requirements after training.

Skills

Visual acuity

Cleanroom gowning

English literacy

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Follow procedures

No prior experience required

Education

High School Diploma / GED

ISO9000/AS9100 experience preferred

Tools

Windows OS

MS 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

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 experience

Experience/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 plus

Due to ITAR and/ or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage
• company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• voluntary supplemental insurances
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off
• NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech 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 Companys 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.