Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Pivotal Systems provides the best-in-class gas flow monitoring and control technology platform for the global semiconductor industry. The company’s proprietary hardware and software utilizes advanced machine learning to enable preventative diagnostic capability resulting in an order of magnitude increase in fab productivity and capital efficiency for existing and future technology nodes.

Job Overview: A Manufacturing Technician is precision and quality oriented with the ability to work efficiently. The primary role is to build new products in the Manufacturing cleanroom.  Which also includes quality inspection of materials, testing, basic troubleshooting, and communication of issues/improvement.   Comfortable with use of tools and Software interfaces.  Ensure all stations’ performances are up to par. 

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• A Manufacturing Technician performs process tasks from kitting to finished goods. 
• Use manufacturing software application to track in and out of each process.  Perform failure analysis and repair of failed units.
• The MT understands and follows assembly instructions, drawings, and work orders; is not hesitant to ask questions for clarification.
• Expectations are for the MT to learn and apply advanced assembly procedures, to include detailed hardware installation, in-process, and final assembly of a wide variety of parts and models.
• Able to understand basic principles of gas flow, units of pressure, voltage, resistance, and torque.
• Must be able to write clearly on product/unit traveler and in application comment section to communicate with others.
• Must work well under pressure with many products in various states of assembly and multiple deadlines. 
• The MT shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Able to understand and comply with Safety Practices and ISO 9001:2015 Class 6-7 Clean-room Practices.
• Identifies and obtains equipment, tools and materials needed to properly perform job function.
• Knowledge of common hand tools, torque wrenches and demonstrated mechanical capabilities.
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.
• Use and knowledge of epoxy resins and proper handling.
• Able to use cleanroom packaging materials and equipment for shipments.
• Able to train and mentor new technicians or others. Willing to share proper procedures and guidelines applicable to company mandates.

Additional Duties

Support R&D/Engineering as requested

Supervisory Responsibilities

Must be willing to maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly equipment worksheets, signing off on operability, and maintained in good order.

Education And/Or Experience

High school diploma or GED required – AA degree and/or College or Trade School Preferred. 3+ years’ experience in related field may be substituted for education.  Must be willing to pass annual Cleanroom Technician quizzes and tests in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 Standards.

Language, Mathematical, And/or Reasoning Ability

English (fluent) written and spoken.

Must be comfortable with writing detailed notes and asking for assistance when clarifying information.

Must be able to follow verbal and written, detailed directions, meet deadlines, and operate as a team member.

Must be able to receive and execute safety and Copy Exactly™ training.

Must pass all Pivotal training requirements and certifications prior to working alone on a station.

Physical Demands

Pick up and lift to 50lbs, no allergies to latex, no asthma.  Must be able to detect colors. Demonstrates careful use of glues, epoxies and solvents.

Work Environment

Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for an entire shift. Over time when needed.
Must be able to sit, stand, or crouch down for extended periods. 
Use of hairnets, latex gloves, shoe coverings, and lab gowning is always required.

Must be willing to keep workstations neat and tidy, placing tools into workstation designated areas.  Perform occasional tasks of keeping cleanroom and gowning room areas clean.  Emptying trash, and refill fluids to chiller/HX as needed.