Reliability Lab Technician

At Rochester Electronics, we create an excellent employee experience focused on value, performance, motivation, recognition, and career growth. Many companies say their employees are their most important asset. At Rochester Electronics, we mean it! Our benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Outstanding low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Rochester pays 92% of the premiums on behalf of its full-time employees
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday
• Generous match 401K program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account

And so much more!

General Summary

The Reliability Technician works with Equipment Technician, Process Engineering and Management to maximize throughput and OEE while minimizing cycle time and equipment downtime. Maintain environmental controls in the work area (temperature, humidity, particle counts, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Performs more complex equipment setups that other operators may not be qualified to perform.
• Operates production equipment as time and production needs arise.
• Monitors throughput and cycle time in the area to ensure these goals are met.
• Maintains the quality of the work being performed in the area.
• Addresses equipment downtime issues with the appropriate parties (Equipment Technician, Process Engineering, Management, etc.) to maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Coordinates and performs training for new employees and sets up and maintains employee training records.
• Monitors the environment of the work area (temperature, humidity, particle counts, etc.) and ensure compliance to specifications.
• Coordinates housekeeping activities to maintain a safe, clean work environment, ensuring the maintenance of adequate stock of consumables and supplies that are required in the area.
• Scheduled maintenance of various equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Basic understanding of how to read a Statistical Process Control (SPC) chart.
• Proven skills:
  1. Strong work ethic
  2. Attention to detail
  3. Ability to direct the work of others
  4. Excellent visual acuity
  5. Proficiency with computers and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  6. Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks
  7. Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently
  8. Ability to learn to operate new tools with minimal training
  9. Ability to process documents and keep meticulous records
  10. Ability to solve problems independently and with others
  11. Ability to organize and maintain a safe and clean workplace
  12. A high degree of hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity is required (must be able to manipulate small, delicate samples with small tweezers while observing under a microscope)
  13. Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9120 or TS16949 is a plus.

For the last 40 years, Rochester Electronics, in partnership with over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers, has provided our valued customers with a continuous source of critical semiconductors. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock encompassing more than 200,000-part numbers, providing the world’s most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) and broadest range of active semiconductors. As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester can manufacture over 70,000 device types.

Rochester Electronics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Rochester Electronics is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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