Engineer Technician

Description: R&D Interconnect Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician at our Allentown, PA location. The Engineering Technician will be trained to operate and program production equipment such as pick & place and solder paste reflow equipment as well as measurement instruments, learn CAD/CAM tools, assemble elastomeric product, inspect product, and write and follow standard operating procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Operate manufacturing equipment: set-up, program, operation, and shutdown Read and interpret work instructions and electronic and printed documents and forms Plan and execute complex development projects in collaboration with engineers and other technicians and analyze resulting data Inspect product using microscope and electronic measurement equipment; identify defects and determine root cause of process related issues Identify and segregate Quality related issues Solder small components onto PCB’s Solder under a microscope Perform rework Enter data into ERP system Suggest process improvements and cost reductions Follow clean room policies, practice 6S principles in order to maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workplace Adhere to all safety rules and regulations Qualifications: Familiarity with various inspection tools and electronic test/measurement equipment Ability to solder under a microscope Familiarity with SPC Must hold U.

S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status Position requires the ability to stand/walk for more than 50% of the workday Essential Knowledge and Skills: Ability to comfortably and competently communicate with engineers, technicians and operators Good computer skills, fluency with MS Word and Excel Ability to read, write and clearly communicate in English Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures Ability to interpret prints and specifications Strong attention to detail required Ability to produce quality work under pressure – in a quick-turn environment Ability to skillfully utilize a microscope Moderate physical lifting (up to 40 lbs) Experience with electronic component assembly onto circuit boards is a plus Education: AS or BS Degree in an engineering discipline