Senior Wafer Technician

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

* Performs skilled assembly work; build, assemble, modify and/or repair prototypes.
* Provides support to engineers on technical projects and/or product; collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data per guidelines.
* Prepares engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
* Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications.
* Recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.
* May set up and conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering analysis.
* With adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge.
* Documents work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software
* May mentor or train more junior technicians.
* May perform other duties as assigned specific to a particular engineering area.

Skills/Abilities
* Knowledge of clean room practices and protocols.
* Knowledge of small scale production environment.
* Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Education
As of July 2014 requires successful completion of at least four college credit technical courses.

Including one course in both math and physics, and two engineering elective in the area of engineering they currently work in i.e. Chemical, Electrical, or Elec/Mech.

Experience
At least five years of applicable experience is required.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, which requires proof of US citizenship.

Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.

Job Location - City:

Job Location - State:

Job Location - Postal Code:

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.