Process Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize samples generated by other groups (process, quality, manufacturing) 
• Track necessary tests to drive short turnaround times internally and externally 
• Generate and maintain standard operation procedures for metrology operations 
• Communicate status updates with key stakeholders 
• Ship and receive samples as necessary to complete testing requirements 
• Perform sample preparation (EDM, chiseling, epoxy puck preparation, etc.) 
• Collect sample measurements and perform testing (microscopy, profilometry, x-ray inspection, powder test stand, etc.) 
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, perform necessary maintenance for equipment, and coordinate with manufacturers to make necessary repairs 
• Participate in team and other assigned meetings 
• Other duties as needed or required

Requirements

• High School Diploma and at least 2 years of applicable experience with a demonstrated track record of success.
• High commitment to contribute to a positive, high paced and results-oriented work environment 
• Strong sense of ownership to ensure quality data is collected in a timely manner and any/all issues are quickly escalated 
• Experience in a troubleshooting/experimental setting 
• Good computer skills to enter data and record information 
• Good mechanical aptitude (basic machine operations, monitoring, debugging) 
• Ability to organize workflows and track external vendor status 
• Committed to quality, safety, and communication 
• Ability to initiate conversations that may lead to topical disagreement 
• High level of accountability, including the ability to give and receive feedback 
• Skilled in communicating, both verbal and written, on experimental and other results 
• Attention to detail 
• Team-oriented and self-directed
• Start up experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift a maximum of 60 pounds and stand for extended periods of time
• Must wear steel-toed boots
• Must wear protective eye-wear 
• May require hearing protection  
• High frequency of computer keyboarding
• High frequency of viewing a computer monitor
• Other personal protective equipment as applicable