PCB Materials Lab Tech - Innovate on High-Speed PCBs

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a PCB Materials Lab Technician to join a brand new chemical and materials lab supporting PCB manufacturing in the Starlink factory. The role is hands-on, involving micro-section sample prep and analysis, working with engineers to develop procedures and improve lab processes to reduce cost and downtime.

The successful candidate will operate equipment such as a router, polisher, SEM/EDS, and laser profilometer, perform preventive maintenance, and handle

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years hands-on micro-section sample preparation or materials lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute test methods and perform analysis to support start-up and sustaining operations of new PCB production lines.
• Work with engineers to develop and document test procedures.
• Recommend improvements to lab processes to reduce cost and downtime and increase yield.
• Work with engineers on characterization and failure analysis processes.
• Operate lab equipment including router, polisher, SEM, EDS, and laser profilometer.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments.
• Perform first level troubleshooting and work with maintenance to drive root cause of downtime.
• Cross train on chemical analysis equipment including titrators, UV-VIS, and Atomic Absorption.
• Maintain inventory of consumables.
• Coordinate with vendors for troubleshooting and equipment support.
• Safely handle chemicals and chemical handling equipment.
• Read, interpret, and follow technical documents.
• Ensure 5S standards by maintaining a clean, organized work area.
• Perform other related duties to ensure an efficient work environment.

Skills

Characterization techniques

PCB manufacturing quality analyses

PCB failure modes IPC-A-600 IPC-6012

LIMS software

Hazardous chemicals handling

Interpersonal communication

Tools

SEM/EDS

LIMS software

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a PCB Materials Lab Technician to join a brand new chemical and materials lab supporting PCB manufacturing in the Starlink factory. The role is hands-on, involving micro-section sample prep and analysis, working with engineers to develop procedures and improve lab processes to reduce cost and downtime.

The successful candidate will operate equipment such as a router, polisher, SEM/EDS, and laser profilometer, perform preventive maintenance, and handle