Sr. Engineering Technician

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

 

SUMMARY:

 

This position targets individuals with a sense of ownership and an exceptional eye for detail, quality, safety and drive to offer/suggest continual improvements methods.  

Must have a strong mechanical aptitude with excellent equipment troubleshooting abilities and the dexterity required to assemble a variety of complex parts to very close tolerances.  The employee will be challenged with the demands of supporting high-quality/quick-turn Prototype Operation needs in an ever-changing environment.  This includes but is not limited to equipment programming, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and Operations support of related equipment used in the assembly of complex integrated circuits.  Also, he/she may lead equipment and process development projects as assigned by the area Manager.

 

This position supports a 7:00pm – 7:00am team on a 2-2-3 (12hr/shift) schedule. 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Support quick-turn prototype assembly obligations. The primary work-center includes Over-Mold (compression & transfer), Back-Grinding, Singulation, Laser Marking, and Sputter Plating.  Secondary equipment-sets include x-ray, plasma clean and laser ablation.  These may be altered depending on applicant’s expertise. 

 

• Safely troubleshoot and solve novel to difficult equipment and processing problems

 

• Perform equipment preventive maintenance, unplanned maintenance, and product/material changeovers

 

• Lead efforts to track down and resolve chronic equipment, downtime, yield, or quality issues

 

• A keen attention to detail and dexterity necessary for working with precision tooling

 

• Lead and complete project work as assigned by the Manager

 

• Play an active role in the continuous team effort to improve quality and cycle time

 

• Procure, document, and maintain appropriate equipment spares inventory levels

 

• Recommend and justify process improvements with work-center Manager.  This can include training, equipment, tooling, materials and more

 

• Responsible for writing purchase requisitions for tools, spares, and equipment consumables

 

• Support documentation – revisions to Work Instructions and PM Procedures.

 

• Support training activities including off-shift hours.

 

• Maintain a positive demeanor when faced with challenging situations.

 

• Willing to work any shift

 

• Clearly communicate any equipment/process problems that can affect safety, build quality or cycle-time to the Finishing department’s Technical and Supervision team members.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education
  • Required:  Two-year technical degree
  • Preferred:  Four-year engineering degree: mechanical, electrical and/or electronic
• Experience
  • Required:  Two years of experience as an equipment maintenance or process technician
  • Preferred:  Five years of experience