R&D Technician

Title: R&D Technician


Pay Rate Range: $35.00 - $37.00/hr


Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following 60 days your start date).


Employment Type: Contract - 2 years


Est. End Date: 7/20/2028

Schedule: Day Shift


Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Job Code: 12378


Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated R&D Technician to work with our client in Santa Rosa, CA. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.


Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize a queue of non-standard orders, providing clear updates and owning delivery timelines.
• Evaluate order requirements and define manufacturing workflows.
• Design and generate photomask layouts using 2D/3D CAD systems, applying engineering judgment within established guidelines.
• Develop and maintain libraries of measurement routines across a variety of metrology platforms.
• Analyze measurement data and offer manufacturability recommendations to engineers.
• Train production operators and troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the floor.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives-from data collection and analysis to process documentation.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with GD&T and practical metrology principles
• Knowledge of SPC and foundational manufacturing statistics
• Experience with Siemens NX CAD software
• Background in photochemical machining, PCB, or semiconductor fabrication
• Proficiency with vision measurement tools (Keyence, Nikon, OGP, Zygo, etc.)
• Understanding of basic chemistry and process control

Education:

• Associate degree (AA/AS) or higher, or equivalent technical training/certification

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.


Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).


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