Wet Lab Supervisor - 1st Shift

ttmtech; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

FSA

HSA

Accident benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Wet Lab Supervisor to oversee the building 2 Wet Lab, manage testing workload, and ensure timely chemical analyses in a fast-paced PCB manufacturing environment.

You will identify trends, review results, and collaborate with Process Engineering and Operations on corrective actions while maintaining a safe, well-documented lab.

Preferred candidates hold a chemistry-related degree and have leadership experience supervising wet lab personnel.

Qualifications

• Understanding of chemistry and chemical analysis techniques.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and identify trends beyond spec limits.
• Understanding of SPC, process control and root-cause analysis.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Effective communication with technicians, operators, engineers, supervisors and managers.
• Experience in PCB manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and direction to building 2 Wet Lab personnel, including prioritization of testing and workload.
• Ensure required chemical analyses, titrations, additions, and testing are completed at established frequencies.
• Review wet lab results and monitor SPC and chemical trends to identify shifts and abnormal variation.
• Work with Process Engineering to tighten chemical operating ranges and control limits.
• Escalate out-of-spec results or significant process changes to Engineering and Operations.
• Maintain calibration and verification of wet lab equipment.
• Train Wet Lab Techs on analytical methods and safe handling of chemicals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.

Skills

Chemistry basics

Data interpretation

SPC

Process control

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

PCB manufacturing

Education

Chemistry/ Chemical Eng degree

Job description

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market .

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Scope:

The Wet Lab Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the building 2 Wet Lab and for ensuring chemical process analysis, documentation, and response time is accurate and timely. This position will work closely with process engineering to monitor chemical trends, identify process shifts before they impact product, and maintain stable and capable manufacturing processes,

A major focus of this role will be leading the Wetlab beyond simply reporting results by actively reviewing trends, identifying abnormal conditions, escalating concerns, and partnering with Engineering and operations on corrective and preventive actions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily supervision and direction to building 2 Wet Lab personnel, including prioritization of testing and workload.
• Ensure required chemical analyses, titrations, additions, and testing are completed at the established frequencies.
• Review wet lab results and monitor SPC and chemical trends to identify shifts, abnormal variation, and conditions approaching specification limits.
• Work closely with Process Engineering to establish and continually tighten chemical operating ranges and control limits where appropriate.
• Immediately communicate out-of-spec results, concerning trends, or significant process changes to the appropriate Engineering and Operations personnel.
• Ensure wet lab procedures, testing methods, specifications, and documentation are current and followed consistently.
• Maintain appropriate calibration and verification of wet lab equipment.
• Train and develop Wet Lab Techs on proper analytical methods, chemical handling, documentation, and interpretation of results.
• Ensure appropriate shift-to-shift communication of concerns and required follow up.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.
• Responsibilities include the reporting of all accidents, near misses and safety concerns. Perform their job duties utilizing the required and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Full participation in safety training and the ability to understand and follow the directions identified in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), PPE Assessments, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all Safety Procedures and Alerts.

Note:

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills :

• Understanding of chemistry and chemical analysis techniques.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and identify trends rather than relying solely on spec limits.
• Understanding of SPC, process control, and basic root cause analysis.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, operators, engineers, supervisors, and managers.
• Ability to prioritize multiple process concerns in a fast-paces PCB manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentations.
• Comfortable working with acids, caustics, and other chemicals used in PCB manufacturing.
• PCB manufacturing and/or chemistry experience preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant wet lab/PCB manufacturing experience may be considered.
• Previous wet lab, chemical processing or PCB manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• accident benefits
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• paid vacation & holidays

Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Col