ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PROCESS)

Experience Level: Support
Job Type: Regular
Location:Greensboro, NC, US, 27409
Requisition ID: 9383
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers’ most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

SUMMARY:

This position targets individuals with a sense of ownership and an exceptional eye for detail, quality, safety and drive to offer/suggest continual improvements methods.
Must have a strong mechanical aptitude with excellent equipment troubleshooting abilities and the dexterity required to assemble a variety of complex parts to very close tolerances. The employee will be challenged with the demands of supporting high-quality/quick-turn Prototype Operation needs in an ever-changing environment. This includes but is not limited to equipment programming, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and Operations support of related equipment used in the assembly of complex integrated circuits. Also, he/she may lead equipment and process development projects as assigned by the area Manager.
This position supports a 7:00pm – 7:00am team on a 2-2-3 (12hr/shift) schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education
• Required: Minimum 2-year technical degree (mechanical, electrical, electronics)
• Experience
• 1-2 years of experience as an equipment maintenance or process technician in IC packaging (molding, dicing, laser marking, grinding). Additional education or technical training may be considered.
• Must be safety conscious and possess a basic understanding of electronic equipment and precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometer, and coordinate measurement microscopes).
• Must have a basic understanding of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook and AutoCAD.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude with excellent equipment troubleshooting abilities and the dexterity required to assemble a variety of complex parts to very close tolerances.
• Must be able to work from detailed drawings, assembly diagrams, specifications and/or verbal instructions required to perform the job.
• Must be extremely quality focused and capable of working in a fast-paced, high-mix/medium-volume environment and able to find quick solutions to immediate problems.
• Must communicate effectively and routinely with opposite shift members, group leads and supervision.
• Must get along well with others and maintain a professional attitude especially when dealing with difficult situations.
• Must be able to own projects, documentation and training activities and work with minimal direct supervision.
• Awareness of Lean manufacturing: A3/8D problem solving and FMEA’s
  This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

• Support quick-turn prototype assembly obligations. The primary work-center includes Over-Mold (compression & transfer), Back-Grinding, Singulation, Laser Marking, and Sputter Plating. Secondary equipment-sets include x-ray, plasma clean and laser ablation. These may be altered depending on applicant’s expertise.
• Safely troubleshoot and solve novel to difficult equipment and processing problems
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance, unplanned maintenance, and product/material changeovers
• Lead efforts to track down and resolve chronic equipment, downtime, yield, or quality issues
• A keen attention to detail and dexterity necessary for working with precision tooling
• Lead and complete project work as assigned by the Manager
• Play an active role in the continuous team effort to improve quality and cycle time
• Procure, document, and maintain appropriate equipment spares inventory levels
• Recommend and justify process improvements with work-center Manager. This can include training, equipment, tooling, materials and more
• Responsible for writing purchase requisitions for tools, spares, and equipment consumables
• Support documentation – revisions to Work Instructions and PM Procedures.
• Support training activities including off-shift hours.
• Maintain a positive demeanor when faced with challenging situations.
• Willing to work any shift
• Clearly communicate any equipment/process problems that can affect safety, build quality or cycle-time to the Finishing department’s Technical and Supervision team members.