What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Specialist position at The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.?
Overview:
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary:
The Equipment Specialist works in either the MEMS, photonics and microelectronics packaging programs. Work focuses on devising, fabricating, installing, calibrating, testing, and repairing mechanical equipment and systems involving the movement of physical components. Duties include, Assisting engineers with developing technical solutions related to the operation and performance of devices and systems. Installs, calibrates, repairs, and upgrades components of devices and systems. Assists with devising, fabricating, and assembling new or modified components for machinery and equipment and conducting quality assurance/control tests and procedures.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
• Follows appropriate processes and protocols in the cleanroom environment
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains appropriate records and tracking of tool status, maintenance and issues.
• Coordinates with environmental, health and safety to ensure safe operation of toolset.
• Coordinates with process engineers to troubleshoot tool and process issues.
• Coordinates, schedule and escort vendors on• site as necessary.
• Coordinates with in• house facilities and security as necessary.
• Assists in the installation of new equipment and decommission of outgoing equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations as they may occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned
Skills/Abilities
• Possess trouble• shooting and problem• solving skills.
• Proficiency in software and control systems for equipment toolsets.
• Self• motivated, inquisitive, and must thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education
Associate’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics or other relevant field required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience
0• 3 years experience in MEMS, semiconductor, photonics or advanced fabrication equipment systems including vacuum systems, high• voltage systems, chemical handling and high• temperature systems is required.
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
