Manufacturing Systems Technician IV in St. Petersburg, Florida at Plasma-Therm LLC

The Lead Manufacturing Technician (Level IV) serves as the primary technical authority on the production floor. You will oversee the assembly, integration, and high-level debugging of complex electro-mechanical robotic systems. This is a "Technician- role that requires not only elite mechanical and vacuum system skills but also the ability to lead continuous improvement."

Key Responsibilities

• System Integration & Authority: Lead the assembly and calibration of high-load robotic systems and vacuum wafer-handling tools to rigorous Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP).
• Advanced Diagnostics: Perform expert-level root-cause analysis on electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems, troubleshooting down to the component level when standard SOPs require engineering level troubleshooting.
• Process Ownership: Collaborate w/ Manufacturing Manager and Engineering to validate and refine SOPs and kitting. Assist in implementing 5S and Lean methodologies to optimize station cycle times.
• Mentorship: Technical lead for Tech II and III staff; responsible for certifying the team on specialized equipment such as helium leak detectors and precision metrology tools.
• Quality & Shipping: Conduct comprehensive pre-Quality audits to ensure assemblies are 100% compliant before submission to Quality lead for final sign-off.
• Acts as the primary technical partner to the Manufacturing Engineer for 'Copy Exact' compliance on the floor.

• Experience: 10+ years of direct experience in semiconductor equipment manufacturing or high-precision robotics.
• Associate’s degree (A.S.) from two-year college or technical school or military training is a plus.
• Technical Mastery: * Expertise in Helium Leak Detection and vacuum integrity.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling software (SolidWorks/Composer) for assembly visualization.
  • Advanced skill with multi-meters, oscilloscopes, torque programs, and precision alignment tools.
• Leadership: Proven track record of coaching and developing small teams or managing complex technical projects independently.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to interpret complex schematics and fluid power diagrams.
• Strong analytical skills to solve "edge-case" technical problems without existing documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally (up to 15%) for critical field service or partner site support