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Tech A (ESD)

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Cambridge, MA
44-44 Hourly
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Cambridge, MA
44-44 Hourly
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The Technician A performs ESD qualifications, calibrates equipment, conducts certifications, maintains records and assists in audits to ensure ESD control compliance in manufacturing.
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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:

Are you the kind of person who likes to troubleshoot? Do you have a strong background in ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and are looking to be a part of something bigger?
We’re looking for a Technician A who has a solid understanding of ESD fundamentals in electronics reliability technology.
If you are a meticulous professional with a passion in ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control and a desire to contribute to a reliable manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply!
What You’ll Do:
🔷Perform ESD Product Qualifications of the ESD items defined in the ESD Quality Operating Procedure per ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements
🔷Perform installation of ESD protective measures and establish EPAs
🔷Conduct ESD certifications and other tasks as needed and/or assigned per business requirements
🔷Perform calibration of Test Equipment to include (wrist strap monitors, benchtop ionizers, ionizing air guns, etc.) to traceable standards
🔷Take part in the internal audits to support the auditors and help the facility leads closing the audit findings
🔷Ensure accurate data collection and maintain ESD records
🔷Actively participate in revising quality operating procedure or relevant templates for ESD controls
🔷Perform process or equipment evaluation for ESD sensitivity
🔷Provide feedback on different ESD control items to the ESD coordinator and facility leads
🔷Notify ESD coordinator and record any delinquent ESD requirements in any workstation or facilities in a timely manner
🔷Actively participate and assist during 3rd party ESD audits

What You Bring:
🔹Experience using hand tools, wire cutters, wire strippers and more
🔹Experience using standard electronic test equipment (Digital Multimeter, ESD certification tools, ESD Event Detector, field meter)
🔹Have basic understanding of ESD fundamentals on electronics reliability
🔹2+ years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry or equivalent experience and training
🔹Basic Knowledge of Microsoft office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word
🔹Ability to work with database management software

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Performs cleaning, maintenance, and or calibration of laboratory and equipment with limited supervision.
• Operates complex equipment in the production of hardware using complex manual skills with training and limited supervision..
• Documents their work consistent with work unit policy with limited supervision.
• Performs focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.
Skills/Abilities
• Able to communicate written and verbally.
• Able to use Microsoft office applications.
• Able to perform manual labor and operate automated and semi-automated equipment.

Education

Graduate from a 2 year technical school or applicable years of experience.
Experience
Either two years of applicable technical education and two years of applicable experience or four years of applicable experience meets the minimum requirement.

Additional Job Description:

The Technician A (ELEC/MECH area) performs skilled laboratory work under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel. With limited supervision, performs cleaning, maintenance, and/or calibration of laboratory and equipment requiring highly skilled knowledge. With adequate training and limited supervision, performs work of an essentially repetitive nature for production of deliverable hardware. Such work shall involve complex manual skills and the operation of complex automated or semi­ automated equipment. With limited supervision, carefully documents their own work consistent with work unit policy in hand written form or using common computer-based software. At the discretion of the supervisor performs focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Position is located onsite in Cambridge, MA.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$43.73 - $43.73

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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 [email protected].

Top Skills

Database Management Software
Electronic Test Equipment
Esd Fundamentals
Microsoft Office Applications
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