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. (H)