Engineer Technician

Description:

R&D Interconnect Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician at our Allentown, PA location. The Engineering Technician will be trained to operate and program production equipment such as pick & place and solder paste reflow equipment as well as measurement instruments, learn CAD/CAM tools, assemble elastomeric product, inspect product, and write and follow standard operating procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate manufacturing equipment: set-up, program, operation, and shutdown
• Read and interpret work instructions and electronic and printed documents and forms
• Plan and execute complex development projects in collaboration with engineers and other technicians and analyze resulting data
• Inspect product using microscope and electronic measurement equipment; identify defects and determine root cause of process related issues
• Identify and segregate Quality related issues
• Solder small components onto PCB’s
• Solder under a microscope
• Perform rework
• Enter data into ERP system
• Suggest process improvements and cost reductions
• Follow clean room policies, practice 6S principles in order to maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workplace
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with various inspection tools and electronic test/measurement equipment
• Ability to solder under a microscope
• Familiarity with SPC
• Must hold U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
• Position requires the ability to stand/walk for more than 50% of the workday

Essential Knowledge and Skills: 

• Ability to comfortably and competently communicate with engineers, technicians and operators
• Good computer skills, fluency with MS Word and Excel
• Ability to read, write and clearly communicate in English
• Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures
• Ability to interpret prints and specifications
• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure – in a quick-turn environment
• Ability to skillfully utilize a microscope
• Moderate physical lifting (up to 40 lbs)
• Experience with electronic component assembly onto circuit boards is a plus

Education:

• AS or BS Degree in an engineering discipline