Technician - Technical Service

TechDigital Group; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a skilled Metallization Technician to join our Massachusetts-based lab. The role focuses on routine testing, evaluation of new metallization products, and optimization of plating processes for both conductive and non-conductive substrates.

You will work with SEM/EDS, HPLC, GC, AES, and electrochemical methods, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety standards while supporting cross-functional teams across R&D and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science or Engineering.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as SEM/EDS, HPLC, GC, AES, wet chemical methods, and surface analysis; electrochemistry experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and adherence to best practices within Metallization.
• Strong team player and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with team members and management.
• Experience with metallization processes for conductive and non-conductive substrates.
• Experience in semiconductor, circuit board manufacturing or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests according to established protocols and procedures.
• Evaluate new metallization products and processes and related technologies.
• Optimize and improve processes within Electroplating and MHC areas.
• Process and evaluate plated samples using cross-sectioning, X-ray analysis and surface characterization.
• Analyze bath compositions using titration and electrochemical methods.
• Support Field Service Team with installations, troubleshooting and technical activities.
• Operate and maintain electroplating equipment for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Applications, Customer Service, and Supply/Demand planning to deliver high-quality service.
• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

SEM/EDS

HPLC

GC

AES

Electrochemistry

X-Ray analysis

Titration

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science or Engineering
• Experience with a wide range of analytical techniques such as SEM/EDS, HPLC, GC, AES, wet chemical techniques, and surface analysis methods. Experience in applied electrochemistry is preferred
• Attention to detail and procedure as defined by best practices within the Metallization team
• Strong team player and must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing to team members and management on all aspects of program activity
• Previous experience and knowledge of metallization processes used for conductive and non-conductive substrates
• Previous semiconductor, circuit board manufacturing or industrial experience

Responsibilities

• Performing routine tests according to established protocols and procedures.
• Evaluation of new metallization products and processes and the new technologies.
• Optimization and improvement of processes within the Electroplating and Making Holes Conductive (MHC) areas
• Processing and evaluation of plated samples using cross-sectioning, X-Ray analysis and surface characterization techniques
• Analyzing and monitoring bath compositions using analytical methods such as titration and electrochemical measurements
• Support the Field Service Team with new product installations, troubleshooting and related technical activities
• Operate and maintain electroplating equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Collaborate effectively with other functional groups (such as Marketing, R&D, Applications Technical Support, Customer Service, Supply/Demand Planning, etc...) to deliver a high-quality customer service to
• Adhere to and promote environmental, health, and safety (EHS) best practices