Wafer Process Technician jobs in Troy, NY

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs and duration
• Evaluates, develops and improves injection molding and manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiencies
• Evaluates current work processes to determine flow of work, time requirements, costs and duration
• Develops strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of the various work processes
• Develops validated or qualified injection molding processes using appropriate tools such as scientific molding techniques or design of experiments
• Guides and/or assists tooling group to improve processes to achieve quality and efficiency goals
• Invokes various manufacturing engineering problem solving techniques to evaluate and improve production processes
• Instructs others in continuous process improvements, including problem solving and productivity techniques
• Establishes and optimizes molding processes to achieve product quality, production efficiency and process repeatability
• Works with all shifts to ensure smooth and consistent application of molding room and company policies
• Assists Process Technicians with implementing molding process improvements using scientific methods such as design of experiments, etc
• Complies with all company policies and procedures
• Works with co-workers in a safe, professional, and cooperative manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Mechanical, Electrical or Plastics Engineering (plastics preferred) required; plus three or more years experience in a plastics industry (medical device manufacturing  is a plus)
  
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, customers, and vendors.
  
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.