Wire Bonding Technician

General Description:As a wire bonding technician, you will be wire bonding Focal Plane Array using automatic wire bonders.
Essential Duties:Supports FPA wire bonding dutiesResponsible for wire bond machine setup, parameter settings, process verification, and maintenanceCreate auto wire bond programs and loop profilesWire bond process characterization and optimization to achieve desired wire bond specificationSkills in dressing wires using probe and in using oiler toolsAbility to handle small precision componentsRecord and document results for repeatability and production readinessFollows travelers and work instructions for all work performed on hardwarePromptly documents and reports any damage occurring from wire bonding performedSupports efforts to identify and correct root causes of damageEnsures that all work performed meets Quality Assurance requirementsUpdates and maintains wire bonding schedulesObserve ESD and safety practices and clean room practicesOther duties as assignedAble to work flex schedule and overtime as needed
Required Skills:  Related technical experience in automatic wire bonding, prefer experience with Palomar and Hesse automatic machines.This position requires candidates that are able to work their entire shift within a clean room laboratory wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Must be able to follow detailed instructions, pay attention to detail, and accurately enter data  Detail oriented, problem solver, promotes team environmentDemonstrate a sense of urgency in completing work assignmentsGood time management and organizational skillsAbility to instantly adapt to a flexible and changing scheduleComputer/software skills (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word)Strong communication skills
Required Education:High School Diploma required Associates degree preferred
Physical Requirements:Must be able to work within a clean room environment wearing personal protective equipment to include lab coveralls, chemical apron, hood, face mask, hairnets, safety gloves and gogglesWalking and/or standing may be required for 70-80% of the dayMust possess motor skills appropriate to the taskMust be able to lift/push/pull 25-30 pounds consistently
Special Requirements: US citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.
Compensation:The pay range for this position is $36.79 - $44.87 per hour + bonus + benefits. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.
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