Engineering Technician (Starlink/Akoustis)

United States Digital Space LLC; Rochester (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and/or;

401(k) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability, life保险

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Engineering Technician for its Canandaigua, NY area production team supporting Akoustis/STARLINK initiatives. The role requires independent work with frequent collaboration with engineers and operations in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple high-mix processes and process improvements.

The candidate will train operators on SOPs, Own area equipment, and run experiments to develop new processes and qualifications, while maintaining quality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years in production or engineering tech in semiconductor/electronics/manufacturing.
• Or an associate degree or higher in STEM with 1+ year as production or engineering tech.
• Preferred STEM degree with 8+ years in engineering tech in semiconductor/electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train operators and technicians on SOPs.
• Assume primary ownership of area processes and equipment.
• Obtain qualifications to operate area equipment.
• Monitor SPC control charts and follow corrective actions when violations occur.
• Support new product introductions and sustain existing products and processes.
• Create and optimize process and metrology recipes.
• Identify, contain, troubleshoot and contain quality problems with the area’s toolset.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower costs.
• Participate in cross functional teams.
• Document results and present to technical staff; collaborate with quality and suppliers on issues.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Process ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or greater in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

JMP

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS)

Akoustis is nowoperatingas a wholly owned subsidiary of the company providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our workhelpsfurther the impact that Starlink is already makingformillions ofusers around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

As anAkoustis Engineering Technician, you will takeindividualownershipor a supporting roleof production processesand equipmentatthestate-of-the-artRF filtermanufacturing facility in Canandaigua, NY,where we continually strivefor the highest levels ofqualitywith a focus on cost controls and production throughput.Thejob requiresyouto workindependently butinvolvesfrequent interaction withAkoustis Engineers andOperationsin a dynamicand fast-pacedenvironment, whereyou are challengedwithsustaining multiple processesin a high-mixenvironment,troubleshootingproblemswith equipment,running designed experimentsforprocess improvementsand developingnew processes,new productintroductionsto the production line,and new equipment qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs) anddemonstratethe ability to train Production Operators and Technicians on SOPs
• Assumeprimaryownershipofarea processes andequipment
• Obtain qualifications tooperatearea equipment
• Monitor SPC control chartsfor processes and equipment andbe able to follow corrective actionswhen violations occur
• Support new product introductionsand sustain existing products and processes
• Create andoptimizeprocess and metrology recipes
• Identify,contain,troubleshootand partitionquality problems associated with the area’s toolset
• Drivecontinuousprocess improvementsprojectstoenhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs
• Participate in cross functional teams
• Support Engineering and Maintenanceby running experimentsand summarizingresults
• Define and executedesign of experimentsto understand process capabilities
• Document results and presentresults to technical staff
• Collaborate with quality and suppliers on quality issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma orequivalent AND 4+ years of experience workingasaproductionorengineeringtechnicianinthesemiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry; ORassociate’s degree or greater inaSTEMdiscipline AND 1+ years of experience working as aproductionor engineering technicianinthesemiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’sdegree,or greaterina STEM field and8+ years of experience working as anengineeringtechnician inthesemiconductor/electronics manufacturing industry
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite andJMP statisticalsoftware
• Solid understanding of SPC,DOE, and 8D problem solving
• Hands-on experience operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Experiencehandling silicon wafersandthesafe handling ofchemicals.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers
• Experienceparticipatingin ISO quality audits

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Worka large percentageof the day in a Cleanroom with strict adherence to Class 100 level gowning protocols.
• Work in an environment requiring strict adherence to workplace safety rules, whereadditionalPPE is required in certain circumstances.
• Due to the nature of production line bring-up, the work schedule for this position will evolve over time:

• You will start with normal working hours (likely fortheremainderof 2026)

• Day Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday - Friday)

• You will transition to ONE of the shifts below (likely startingin 2027, start/end times subject to change)

• A-Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
• B-Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
• C-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential
• D-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Akoustis Engineering Technician: $22.00 - $43.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability topurchaseadditionalstock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a401(k) retirementplan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts andperks. You may alsoaccrue3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employeesaccruepaid sick leavepursuant toCompany policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s Aff… plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].