Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose/Summary:

The Manufacturing Technician II will support the manufacturing engineering team and production teams in the Braze/Seal areas. The ideal candidate will have some experience in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) manufacturing, brazing, and vacuum oven-based manufacturing processes. Candidate should possess knowledge of cleanroom processing principles, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with root-cause analysis. This technical role will recommend corrective actions in collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Essential Duties:

• Support the X-ray business unit in the braze/seal area by sustaining current processes, documenting manufacturing practices, and identifying root causes of failures using structured problem-solving methodologies (Fault Tree Analysis, DOE, 8D).
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to implement process improvements using corrective action preventive action plans (CAPA).
• Use data analysis to track and trend failure and scrap data to identify systemic issues in products and equipment.
• Support scrap cost-reduction initiatives through process and design improvements.
• Collaborate with the maintenance technicians to track and resolve equipment issues.
• Under supervision of engineers, support the qualification of new equipment or after the equipment has been modified.
• Document test results and failure findings in standardized Company reports.

Key Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Strong analytical skills for correlating data, test results, and physical evidence (required).
• Experience with SPC, DOE, and other statistical analysis methods (required).
• Experience with statistical analysis software like JMP, R, or Minitab (preferred).
• Ability to work with cross-function teams to determine causes of product failures and put in place corrective actions to prevent further failures.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field (preferred).
• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering support role (preferred).
• Green belt certified (preferred).
• Familiarity with X-ray systems, vacuum technology, or radiation safety (preferred).
• Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement.
• Experience in using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and BOMs.
• Self-driven with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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