Research & Development Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research & Development Technician will assist researchers in the development and testing of new abrasives and polishing compounds.  Using wafer processing equipment and other tools, the technician will perform tests, collect and analyze data and provide information and reports for ongoing research of new products.      

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for operating baseline metrology and production equipment including ability to test and qualify new product by using polishing equipment and metrology in a clean room environment.  
• Understanding of how to handle and manage hazardous waste and regulate chemical products to ensure environmental, governmental, work-site rules and regulations are followed.
• Follow procedures/recipes for lab and customer samples. Write reports detailing procedures, outcomes and observations and be able to communicate the performance of the data using supporting statistical evaluations.  
• Must have experience working with hand tools, meters and other related tools. This includes maintaining the equipment logs for operations and services.  
• Document work using data acquisition and other resources to summarize collected data for basic statistical analysis.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.         

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently: Stand, walk, sit, manually manipulate. Frequently lift/carry up to 20 pounds and push/pull up to 40 pounds.

Occasionally: Squat, Kneel, Bend. Occasionally will lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds (with assist or equipment for weights greater than 50 pounds).

Not Applicable: This position does not lift or carry more than 50 pounds.

Other Physical Requirements: Sense of sound (ability to hear), sense of smell, sense of touch. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) – Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirator, work in a clean room / clean room attire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS

Works primarily in a laboratory environment with occasional exposure to clean room and office environments. May be exposed to cramped work space, mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical hazards. Familiar with general laboratory practices such as the safe handling of chemicals.  

MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND

Continuous visual attention required in process of reviewing, handling and processing chemicals, measurements, data collection and use of tools.  Requires ability to think critically and accurately convey data and information back to the researchers or other team members. Requires constant awareness of standardized processes, safety procedures and awareness to chemicals worked with and around the work environment. Results oriented with a sense of urgency and motivation to drive quality results. 

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is essential to the smooth operation of our company and shows respect for the department personnel, including team members and your manager who may do your job in your absence. It is necessary for you to report to work regularly and on time.

SAFETY

Be active participant in the company’s safety culture by following safe practices in and outside of the lab environment. Perform duties in accordance with acceptable, safe work procedures and Fujimi approved operating standards.

FLSA STATUS           

Non-Exempt

EEO CLASSIFICATION       

Technicians

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

EEO Statement

Fujimi Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.