R&D Engineering Technician

Required

• 10+ years of experience as an electro-mechanical technician working on high-precision micro-assemblies, vacuum systems, or wafer-handling equipment.
• Rapid Prototyping Ownership: Proven ability to manage R&D builds from concept to completion with minimal oversight—including sourcing components, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Electrical Fundamentals: Strong working knowledge of basic electrical principles (e.g., Ohm’s Law, calculating voltage drop, sizing wire gauges based on current/amperage).
• Harness & Cable Fabrication: Hands-on experience building, routing, and troubleshooting custom wiring harnesses and power cables, including precision soldering, pin crimping, and connector assembly.
• Process Documentation: Ability to document assembly workflows, redline engineering drawings, and draft initial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from a technician's viewpoint.
• Work Environment: Comfortable wearing full cleanroom attire (gown, mask, gloves) and following strict ESD-control protocols.
• Preferred (Nice to Have):
• Background in the Defense, Aerospace, or Near-Infrared (NIR) / Optical industries.
• Experience operating within certified cleanrooms (Class 1,000 / 100 or better).
• Familiarity with ISO quality management systems and 5S lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Soldering certifications (e.g., IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610) are a strong plus.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance