R&D Technician

R&D Technician 37374308
* Hourly pay: $35/hr
* Worksite: Leading electronic testing company (Santa Rosa, CA 95403 - Onsite)
* W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
* 40 hours/week, 24 Month Assignment

A leading electronics testing company is seeking an R&D Technician to support custom manufacturing operations through order management, workflow development, CAD design, metrology support, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role serves as a critical link between engineering and production, ensuring manufacturable solutions, accurate measurement systems, and efficient manufacturing processes.

R&D Technician Responsibilities:
* Manage and prioritize non-standard manufacturing orders, communicate status updates, define production requirements, and maintain ownership of delivery timelines from initiation through completion.
* Design and generate photomask layouts using 2D and 3D CAD systems while applying engineering judgment and established manufacturing guidelines.
* Develop, maintain, and optimize measurement routines across multiple metrology platforms, analyze inspection data, and provide manufacturability recommendations to engineering teams.
* Train production operators, support manufacturing floor activities, and troubleshoot process, equipment, and production issues to ensure quality and operational efficiency.
* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives through data collection, statistical analysis, process documentation, process control, and implementation of manufacturing best practices.

R&D Technician Qualifications:
* Associate degree (AA/AS), technical certification, or equivalent technical training and experience.
* Experience in a manufacturing, process engineering, semiconductor, PCB, photochemical machining, or related technical environment.
* Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software and experience creating or modifying technical designs and layouts.
* Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and practical metrology principles.
* Experience using vision and metrology equipment such as Keyence, Nikon, OGP, Zygo, or similar measurement systems.
* Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), manufacturing statistics, and process improvement methodologies.
* Knowledge of process control principles and basic chemistry within a manufacturing environment.
* Ability to interpret measurement data and provide actionable recommendations.

Shift:
* Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.