Cambridge, Massachusetts Technician A (ELEC/MECH area) (ESD)

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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!

Additional Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

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

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.

Job Qualifications

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

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.