Manufacturing Systems Technician IV in St Petersburg, Florida at RAJE Technology, LLC

Hine Automation designs and manufactures vacuum, atmospheric automation systems and robotic components. Our team has been designing products for more than 30 years and serving our customers since 2009. We Specialize in semiconductor automation for silicon and compound III-V or II-VI materials, tape frames, photomask and reticles, and solar and flat panel displays.

The 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