Lead Test Technician - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Hillsboro, OR

2d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

When you are part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best! With revenues of approximately $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. The Material and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries, increase efficiency, and ultimately change the world. We design, manufacture, and support the broadest range of high-performance microscopy and spectroscopy workflows that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. We combine hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in the materials science, life sciences, electronics, and natural resources markets. Our worldwide team of 5500 people is dedicated to customers' pursuit of discovery and resolution to global challenges. How will you make an impact? The Lead Test Technician reinforces our Quality Culture through rigorous product testing to ensure that Customers across the world receive the highest quality best performing products possible. They perform assembly, integration and final testing of components in our wafer based Dual Beam systems. Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. This position also participates in continuous process improvement activities to maintain the highest standards for workplace safety and quality. What will you do? Perform testing using prescribed methods/work instructions Collect test data for our database then analyze data to make process decisions Performs wide variety of troubleshooting to identify problems Perform machine set-up, calibration and preventative maintenance Rebuild manufacturing equipment when needed to ensure operability

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 4 years of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience required
Ability to read detailed drawings and perform basic troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical assemblies at the component and system level
Demonstrated ability in successfully working in a Team of 8-10 colleagues
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE
Able to follow detailed work instructions then successfully complete assigned tasks
Ability to analyze and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively
Ability to support projects, perform training and work productively as part of cohesive teams
Self-motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills
Ability to lift up to 35lbs
Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds

Nice To Haves

A 2-year technical degree preferred with 4+ years of manufacturing experience, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills.
Background in precision mechanical assembly and low volume, complex manufacturing processes preferred
Previous experience using test equipment preferred (Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes)
Experience in lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement a plus
Previous assembly experience in a Clean Room environment is a plus
Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)