Job Title: Manufacturing Technician 3

Job Description

This role supports the production of advanced ion-beam deposition systems used to create ultra-precise thin-film coatings for AI data centers and other cutting-edge applications. As a Manufacturing Technician 3, you serve as the final technical checkpoint between the build floor and the customer, troubleshooting and testing complete systems and sub-systems to ensure they meet rigorous specifications. You work closely with Engineering and R&D to resolve complex issues, analyze test data, and drive corrective actions that protect product quality and keep production schedules on track.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues discovered during system and sub-system testing, working closely with Engineering and R&D to bring each system to full specification.
• Own the corrective-action loop for test discrepancies by analyzing test data, identifying root causes, coordinating fixes with Manufacturing Engineering and Assembly Test Technicians, and driving issues to closure.
• Manage and maintain all manufacturing test data for acceptance testing, ensuring records remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready from initial testing through final sign-off.
• Compile and interpret statistical reports for each system during final test, transforming raw test data into clear, objective evidence that a tool is ready for shipment.
• Continuously improve test processes by refining existing test methods for current systems and collaborating with Engineering to develop new test methods for future products and components.
• Confirm that each system meets all specifications and performance criteria before release, acting as the technical gatekeeper for both customer satisfaction and production schedules.
• Perform electrical measurements, including voltage checks, using tools such as oscilloscopes and other diagnostic equipment to validate system performance.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and technical documentation to support troubleshooting, wiring, and system verification.
• Support safe operation and testing of high-vacuum, high-voltage, and high-power systems by following established safety practices and procedures.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with assembly technicians, Engineering, leadership, customers, and sales teams to share findings, escalate issues, and provide clear status updates.
• Utilize SAP and other enterprise systems, where applicable, to perform inquiries, generate reports, and execute relevant transactions related to test and manufacturing activities.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED (General Educational Development credential).
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience working with high-vacuum semiconductor hardware and manufacturing practices.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage and high-power systems, including adherence to appropriate safety practices.
• Working knowledge of hardware, software, and control systems, with familiarity in analog controls and DeviceNet (D-Net) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and perform electrical troubleshooting and wiring tasks.
• Proficiency in measuring voltage and using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and other diagnostic tools.
• Demonstrated skill in statistical data analysis, including the ability to convert discrepancy data into clear corrective actions and identify recurring issues.
• Strong troubleshooting instincts, using logic and structured reasoning to evaluate options and select effective solutions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability to work overtime based on production demand.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across assembly technicians, Engineering, leadership, customers, and sales.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with SAP for inquiries, reporting, and transactions (preferred).
• Associate’s degree in a technical or engineering field, or a technical field-service experience (preferred).
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment or similar controlled manufacturing setting.
• Experience as an electrician or equivalent hands-on electrical experience.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, vacuum systems, and capital equipment.
• Familiarity with cleanroom practices, semiconductor processes, and advanced manufacturing environments.
• Interest in working on highly specialized semiconductor manufacturing equipment supporting AI