Wafer Technician B (2nd Shift 11am-7:30pm)

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:

Are you the kind of person who likes working with your hands, running cool equipment, and being part of something bigger? We’re looking for technicians who know their way around precision tools and want to help build technology that supports national defense, space systems, and more.

This isn’t a desk job, it’s hands-on, fast-paced, and your attention to detail will make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:
🔷Keep wafers moving through the cleanroom, running fabrication steps from start to finish
🔷Set up, operate, and maintain tools like:
🔹Dry etch systems
🔹Photolithography tools
🔹Deposition equipment
🔹Wet chemistry stations
🔷Work with engineers to troubleshoot issues, make process improvements, and keep things running smoothly
🔷Assemble and test parts for prototype hardware (mechanical and electrical)
🔷Keep accurate records using basic computer tools (Word, Excel)

What You Bring:
🔹Solid hands-on experience (2 years, or 2 years of tech school plus 2 years of work)
🔹Confidence running fabrication equipment and following SOP
🔹Comfort in a cleanroom or lab environment
🔹Focused, careful work habits and good communication



Second Shift Hours: 11am - 7:30 pm

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Performs cleaning, maintenance, and or calibration of laboratory and equipment with limited supervision.
• Operates moderately complex equipment in the production of hardware using moderately complex manual skills with training and supervision..
• Documents their work consistent with work unit policy with limited supervision.
• Performs focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Skills/Abilities
• Able to communicate written and verbally.
• Able to use Microsoft office applications.
• Able to perform manual labor and operate automated and semi-automated equipment.

Education
Graduate from a 2 year technical school or applicable years of experience.

Experience
Requires either graduation from a two year technical school or two years of applicable experience.

Additional Job Description:

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$38.47 - $38.47

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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