Position Purpose/Summary:
The Manufacturing Technician II will support the manufacturing engineering team and production teams in the Braze/Seal areas. The ideal candidate will have some experience in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) manufacturing, brazing, and vacuum oven-based manufacturing processes. Candidate should possess knowledge of cleanroom processing principles, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with root-cause analysis. This technical role will recommend corrective actions in collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Essential Duties:
- Support the X-ray business unit in the braze/seal area by sustaining current processes, documenting manufacturing practices, and identifying root causes of failures using structured problem-solving methodologies (Fault Tree Analysis, DOE, 8D).
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to implement process improvements using corrective action preventive action plans (CAPA).
- Use data analysis to track and trend failure and scrap data to identify systemic issues in products and equipment.
- Support scrap cost-reduction initiatives through process and design improvements.
- Collaborate with the maintenance technicians to track and resolve equipment issues.
- Under supervision of engineers, support the qualification of new equipment or after the equipment has been modified.
- Document test results and failure findings in standardized Company reports.
Key Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:
- Strong analytical skills for correlating data, test results, and physical evidence (required).
- Experience with SPC, DOE, and other statistical analysis methods (required).
- Experience with statistical analysis software like JMP, R, or Minitab (preferred).
- Ability to work with cross-function teams to determine causes of product failures and put in place corrective actions to prevent further failures.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field (preferred).
- 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering support role (preferred).
- Green belt certified (preferred).
- Familiarity with X-ray systems, vacuum technology, or radiation safety (preferred).
- Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement.
- Experience in using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and BOMs.
- Self-driven with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.