Description
As a Process Technician, you will be responsible for the meticulous operation and maintenance of our specialized vacuum and cryogenic systems, ensuring the quality and efficiency of our IDCA production.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Executing Vacuum & Cryogenic Processing: meticulously load dewars onto vacuum pumps, perform precise LN2 boil-off procedures, track pump cycle progress, and conduct daily gas collection and evaluation.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting Systems: utilize Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA) instrumentation to monitor pump cycles, proactively screening for irregularities and performing effective debugging to ensure process integrity.
Maintaining Equipment & Cleanroom: conduct regular maintenance on vacuum pump systems, perform dewar leak checks, and ensure the cleanliness, organization, and proper stocking of materials, including LN2, within the lab and cleanroom environments.
Documenting Processes & Data: accurately create and maintain IDCA documentation, including travelers and detailed data entry, adhering strictly to established procedures.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
An Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience, with 5-10 years of hands-on experience in a similar manufacturing or process environment.
Demonstrated expertise in operating and troubleshooting high vacuum systems, leak checkers, and Residual Gas Analyzers (RGAs).
Excellent fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for precision work, proficiency in using hand tools and various mechanical/electrical measurement equipment, and the ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and rudimentary schematics.
Strong adherence to established procedures, keen attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). Experience in the infrared technical area is a significant plus.
This is a full-time position offering a highly competitive salary range of $30-$37 USD per hour, with highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers. Top-tier benefits for full-time employees include comprehensive, competitive benefits packages that ensure you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.