Senior Technician (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors)

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

We're looking for detailed and experienced Senior Technicians to join our electronics assembly team, supporting the building of advanced hardware in cleanroom/lab environment.

Our Technicians work with engineers, building the kind of hardware that makes a difference. From hand soldering components to wire bonding in semiconductor assemblies, you'll bring big ideas to life.


❗Assemble electronics for semiconductor systems, CCA and wire cabling/harnessing
❗Perform hand soldering, wire bonding, and other work in cleanroom/lab environment
❗Operate tools and equipment including basic maintenance and calibration

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform skilled SMT or microelectronics assembly work under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel (exempt and nonexempt). 

• Is capable of extremely refined hand soldering with solid technique and complex conventional and or microelectronics assembly requiring a high degree of manual dexterity.

• With limited supervision but adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate SMT and/or microelectronics assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge. 

• With adequate training and limited supervision, performs work of an essentially repetitive nature requiring highly specialized skills for production of deliverable hardware. 

• With limited or no supervision, carefully documents their own work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software such as MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, etc. 

• Assists in scientific experiments, test, or process development initiatives under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel (exempt and nonexempt).

•  Supports the execution of acceptance procedures under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel (exempt and non-exempt). 

• At the discretion of the supervisor, performs focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions. 

• As needed, mentor, train or supervises more junior technicians. 

• Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of cleanroom practices and protocols 

• Knowledge of small scale production environment 

• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Education
Graduate of a two year technical school with at least five years of applicable experience.  Experience will not be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

Experience
Minimum 5 years of applicable experience working in a semiconductor process or advanced packaging or production facility.

Additional Job Description:

Draper employees are trained to J-STD-001, IPC-WHMA-A-620 and IPC-7711/7721.  Previous experience with these standards or a current certification is valued.  Experienced hand soldering professionals are needed.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply n