Lab Technician- Microsections

Summit Interconnect, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Interconnect, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Lab Technician to support quality by preparing and evaluating microsections in PCB production. The role requires at least 3 years in the PWB industry, HS diploma, and hands-on work with micro sections, thermal stress tests, and document control.

This position is full-time, hourly, with ITAR compliance. You will maintain cross-section logs, ensure traceability, and collaborate with product disposition teams to meet IPC and customer

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the printed circuit board industry.
• Must have very good concentration and ability to remain focused with minor interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Manual preparation of in-process and final cross sections.
• Automatic grinding machine preparation of cross sections.
• Perform thermal stress and solder ability tests on Micro section coupons.
• Maintaining traceability of cross section to product lot and panel source.
• Proper setup, use, cleaning, and shutdown of Micro section equipment.
• Evaluation of cross sections to the IPC/customer requirements for in-process quality.
• Evaluation of cross sections to the IPC/customer requirements for final quality.
• Report generation of Micro section analysis.
• Maintenance of archived Micro section reports-hard copies and electronic copies.
• Maintenance of archived Micro sections. Requires standing and placing boxes in storage areas.
• Control of lot status, including segregation of passed, failed, and inspected product.
• Maintaining and updating Micro section Log.
• Communication with appropriate personnel for product disposition.
• Prioritize Micro section workload accordingly.
• Failure analysis of product as needed.

Skills

Cross sections

PWB experience

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years minimum PWB experience

Job description

• Base Pay $21.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Job Category Dry Lab Technician, Cross Sections, PCB
• Industry PCB, Manufacturing
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Position Summary:

The Lab Technician’s responsibility is to provide support to Quality by preparing and evaluating microsections.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the printed circuit board industry and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Required Skills:

Responsibilities:

1. Manual preparation of in-process and final cross sections.
2. Automatic grinding machine preparation of cross sections.
3. Perform thermal stress and solder ability tests on Micro section coupons.
4. Maintaining traceability of cross section to product lot and panel source.
5. Proper setup, use, cleaning, and shutdown of Micro section equipment.
6. Evaluation of cross sections to the IPC/customer requirements for in-process quality.
7. Evaluation of cross sections to the IPC/customer requirements for final quality.
8. Report generation of Micro section analysis.
9. Maintenance of archived Micro section reports-hard copies and electronic copies.
10. Maintenance of archived Micro sections. Requires standing and placing boxes in storage areas.
11. Control of lot status, including segregation of passed, failed, and inspected product.
12. Maintaining and updating Micro section Log.
13. Communication with appropriate personnel for product disposition.
14. Prioritize Micro section workload accordingly.
15. Failure analysis of product as needed.

Education/Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years minimum PWB experience.
3. Experience with Chemical Analysis for PWB manufacturing.
4. Must have very good concentration.
5. Must be able to remain focused with minor interruptions.

ITAR Compliance Notice

This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., "Green Card" holder), asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible for employment in this position.

Summit Interconnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.