Analysis Skills, Broadband, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Cellular Telephone, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Processing, Detail Oriented, Electricity, Electronics, Electronics Assembly, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Laboratory Techniques, Network Performance/Analysis, Organizational Skills, Polishing, Radio Frequency, Radiography, Safety Process, Semiconductors, Soldering, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Wireless Communications, Wireless Radio, Wireless Software
Engineering Technician
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Volt is immediately hiring an Engineering Technician in Greensboro, North Carolina with an American semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and supplies radio-frequency systems and solutions for applications that drive wireless and broadband communications, as well as foundry services.
The Engineering Technician's primary focus will be the de-processing and imaging/measurement of mobile phone RF front end modules. This will primarily involve soldering or de-processing small components and IC die under a microscope, using a polishing wheel, and acids under a fume hood. The candidate should have an academic understanding of electronic module assembly, basic electronics, and some familiarity with solid-state integrated circuits.
100% on-site and hands-on in a laboratory environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process, image and analyze modules and sub-components using the above techniques
- Prepare samples for scanning electron microscopes and X-Ray equipment
- Strictly follow administrative processes and data entry for material and job tracking
- Prepare and present summary reports created from the data collected in the lab
- Follow safe laboratory procedures
- Maintain adequate levels of consumables through monthly monitoring/reporting
- Interact with internal customers at every level of the organization (top executives, engineers, technical and non-technical managers, and other technicians).
This is a Full Time/Contract opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have:
This role will involve soldering, dismantling or de-processing samples in the range of 10x10 mm to 0.25 mm square, sometimes with precision in the order of microns.
Successful Candidate Traits:
- Comfortable working with microscopic materials by hand
- Meticulous and detail-oriented
- Organized, patient and disciplined
- Coachable with a positive, professional demeanor
Required knowledge and experience:
- Basic electronics knowledge and familiarity with highly integrated electronic module assembly
- Hand soldering modules using a microscope, tweezers, soldering irons, or hot air reflow stations
- Imaging using an imaging microscope
- Measuring using an imaging microscope and other software tools
- Extracting and handling microscopic (down to ~0.25mm square) die with tweezers
- Some familiarity with CNC milling
Additional desired experience (will train):
Chemical decapsulation, working under a fume hood wearing PPE (gloves, frock, eyewear):
- Fuming nitric acid, fuming sulfuric acid, gold etchant, isopropyl alcohol, and acetone
- Cross-sectioning and de-layering using polishing wheels with abrasive films
- Precision polishing of Si die, GaAs die, and organic or ceramic substrates
- Sample preparation for testing (modifying modules without impacting electrical performance)
- Ability to interpret X-Ray and Scanning Electron Microscope data
- Familiarity with mobile cellular radio front ends
- Experienced with RF probe stations, Network Analyzers, and S-Parameter data
Education and Experience:
- HS, 2 yr Technical School, Military and/or equivalent experience and training
- Entry level up to 2 years' experience in an engineering lab environment
Pay Rate: $30 - $31 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.