R&D Technician

Avispa Technology; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Program

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Avispa Technology is looking for an R&D Technician in Santa Rosa, CA. The role is pivotal in supporting custom manufacturing operations, focusing on workflow development, CAD design, and metrology support.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree or technical certification with experience in manufacturing or process engineering. The position offers competitive hourly pay and requires 40 hours per week on-site, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Technical training or experience equivalent to an Associate degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Ability to interpret measurement data and provide actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-standard manufacturing orders and ensure delivery timelines.
• Design photomask layouts using 2D and 3D CAD systems.
• Develop and optimize metrology measurement routines and provide recommendations.
• Train production operators and troubleshoot production issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and process control.

Skills

Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software

Knowledge of GD&T

Experience using vision and metrology equipment

Understanding of SPC and process improvement

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Siemens NX

Vision and metrology equipment

Job description

R&D Technician 37374308

Hourly pay: $35/hr

Worksite: Leading electronic testing company (Santa Rosa, CA 95403 - Onsite)

Employment: W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL

Hours: 40 hours/week, 24 Month Assignment

A leading electronics testing company is seeking an R&D Technician to support custom manufacturing operations through order management, workflow development, CAD design, metrology support, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role serves as a critical link between engineering and production, ensuring manufacturable solutions, accurate measurement systems, and efficient manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize non-standard manufacturing orders, communicate status updates, define production requirements, and maintain ownership of delivery timelines from initiation through completion.
• Design and generate photomask layouts using 2D and 3D CAD systems while applying engineering judgment and established manufacturing guidelines.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize measurement routines across multiple metrology platforms, analyze inspection data, and provide manufacturability recommendations to engineering teams.
• Train production operators, support manufacturing floor activities, and troubleshoot process, equipment, and production issues to ensure quality and operational efficiency.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives through data collection, statistical analysis, process documentation, process control, and implementation of manufacturing best practices.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree (AA/AS), technical certification, or equivalent technical training and experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, process engineering, semiconductor, PCB, photochemical machining, or related technical environment.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software and experience creating or modifying technical designs and layouts.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and practical metrology principles.
• Experience using vision and metrology equipment such as Keyence, Nikon, OGP, Zygo, or similar measurement systems.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), manufacturing statistics, and process improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of process control principles and basic chemistry within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret measurement data and provide actionable recommendations.

Shift:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.