Engineer Technician

advantestcareers; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Interconnect Solutions in Allentown, PA seeks an Engineering Technician to operate and program production equipment, learn CAD/CAM tools, assemble elastomeric product, inspect parts and write SOPs.

You will read work instructions, plan and execute development projects with engineers, solder under a microscope, follow 6S and safety rules, and identify root causes for process improvements.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in an engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with inspection tools and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to solder under a microscope.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment: set-up, program, operation, and shutdown
• Read and interpret work instructions and electronic and printed documents and forms
• Plan and execute complex development projects in collaboration with engineers and other technicians and analyze resulting data
• Inspect product using microscope and electronic measurement equipment; identify defects and determine root cause of process related issues
• Identify and segregate Quality related issues
• Solder small components onto PCB's
• Solder under a microscope
• Perform rework
• Enter data into ERP system
• Suggest process improvements and cost reductions
• Follow clean room policies, practice 6S principles in order to maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workplace
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations

Skills

Effective communication

MS Word and Excel

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Read/interpret procedures

Microscope inspection

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

AS or BS Degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Inspection tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Description:

R&D Interconnect Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician at our Allentown, PA location. The Engineering Technician will be trained to operate and program production equipment such as pick & place and solder paste reflow equipment as well as measurement instruments, learn CAD/CAM tools, assemble elastomeric product, inspect product, and write and follow standard operating procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate manufacturing equipment: set-up, program, operation, and shutdown
• Read and interpret work instructions and electronic and printed documents and forms
• Plan and execute complex development projects in collaboration with engineers and other technicians and analyze resulting data
• Inspect product using microscope and electronic measurement equipment; identify defects and determine root cause of process related issues
• Identify and segregate Quality related issues
• Solder small components onto PCB's
• Solder under a microscope
• Perform rework
• Enter data into ERP system
• Suggest process improvements and cost reductions
• Follow clean room policies, practice 6S principles in order to maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workplace
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with various inspection tools and electronic test/measurement equipment
• Ability to solder under a microscope
• Familiarity with SPC
• Must hold U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
• Position requires the ability to stand/walk for more than 50% of the workday

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to comfortably and competently communicate with engineers, technicians and operators
• Good computer skills, fluency with MS Word and Excel
• Ability to read, write and clearly communicate in English
• Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures
• Ability to interpret prints and specifications
• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure - in a quick-turn environment
• Ability to skillfully utilize a microscope
• Moderate physical lifting (up to 40 lbs)
• Experience with electronic component assembly onto circuit boards is a plus

Education:

• AS or BS Degree in an engineering discipline