Wet Lab Technician

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sierra Circuits is a Silicon Valley-based leader in printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly, specializing in high-quality, quick-turn and complex prototypes. With over 35 years of experience, Sierra provides a seamless, end-to-end PCB solution—from design and fabrication to assembly and testing—all under one roof at its state-of-the-art facilities in Sunnyvale, California. Sierra Circuits is committed to supporting engineers and designers through extensive educational resources. The company offers free online tools such as the Stackup Designer, Impedance Calculator, Material Selector, and BOM and DFM Checkers, along with technical blogs, webinars, design guides, and its SierraConnect community forum. Sierra Circuit serves all industries including aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and telecommunications, building PCBs to the highest industry standards, and keeping innovation at the forefront of everything we do.

SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION:

The Wet Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining wet process chemistry for optimum process controls by performing daily chemical analysis, titrations, and making chemical additions base on analysis results.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain all chemical baths in Wet Process department.

• Perform Chemical analysis, calculate additions and make chemical additions base on results.

• Make chemical additions and troubleshoot Wet Process issues when related to the chemistry.

• Perform chemical titrations on required chemical analysis.

• Document and enter all chemical analysis result on lab wizard software.

• Follow-up with wet process staff on any pending chemical additions.

• Train operators and document in a timely manner.

• Inform Managers and/or engineers of any potential problems.

• Perform house keeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds maximum and stand/walk throughout the day.

• Flexible to work extended hours base on company needs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry preferred.

• 2-5 years experience in Chemical Lab, preferably in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry.

• Knowledge of Lab Wizard chemical analysis is required.

• Knowledge of safety and hazardous requirements for chemistry is required.

• Knowledge of SPC and Wet Process is a plus.

• Prior experience and knowledge of PCB production process preferred.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and work instructions.

• Ability to follow vendor’s formulas for chemical analysis.

• Ability to train operators and document in a timely manner.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Good computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to learn new skills/tasks and grasp new concepts as required.

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, protective glasses, faceshields, aprons, rubber boots, etc. as well as common forms of rubber and plastic use for PPE.

• Ability to work within the confines of a room where concentrations of chemicals are located.

• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.

• Must be flexible to work extended hours base on company needs.

• Ability to perform at the highest level in a fast-paced environment.

SHIFT: Day shift: Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

SALARY : $23.00 to $28.00 Hourly

MUST be a US Personnel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The ability to lift 20 lbs., open filing cabinets, and bend, stand, or climb on step ladders as necessary.

ENVIRONMENT:

• The manufacturing facility is exposed to electronics assembly equipment and materials.

• May require working in a controlled environment with specific temperature and humidity requirements.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to perform the work.

• Production floor- Machine shop environment

 

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits Package – Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life & AD&D, and Voluntary Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Wellness Benefits – Gym/Fitness Membership Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays