1 Hands-on operation of measurement equipment (70%)
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Bench and Equipment Operation — Hands-on operation of characterization test benches and measurement equipment across up to 10 concurrent setups, including thermo-stream and TEC temperature control systems, device-under-test (DUT) handling, and part swaps into PCB sockets.
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Automation Flow Management — Managing the automation flow by initiating Python-based characterization runs for new parts, monitoring ongoing measurements, capturing and validating test results, performing first-level troubleshooting — identifying equipment-level issues, resolving automation errors, and executing system restarts as needed.
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Bench Startup, Shutdown, and Safety — Following proper startup and shutdown procedures at the beginning and end of each shift and adhering to all laboratory safety and handling guidelines throughout.
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Data logging and shift handoff — Ensuring test results are properly saved and organized, and communicating bench status, incidents, and actions taken to the day-shift engineering team through a shift log or handoff summary. Overnight shifts fail without good handoff, and this is a small responsibility that has outsized impact on daytime engineering productivity.
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Escalation to on-call engineering — When bench issues exceed the scope of first-level troubleshooting, escalating to the appropriate engineering resource via the agreed communication channel (Teams, email, phone) and documenting the incident. Clarifies for the technician that they’re not expected to solve everything alone and gives them explicit permission to escalate — which reduces stalled benches and prevents them from taking on more than their scope.
2. Calibration support (30%)
·Calibration Preparation and Documentation — Supporting equipment preparation for calibration cycles, including photographic documentation, protective packaging, coordination of logistics paperwork, and basic quality assurance activities.
·Laboratory Access Oversight — Serving as the responsible on-site presence during laboratory access by external personnel, such as cleaning staff or maintenance contractors.
·Facilities Monitoring — Overseeing supporting facilities such as the machine room and compressor infrastructure, ensuring proper operating conditions are maintained throughout the shift.
·Consumables and Inventory Tracking — Monitoring stock of laboratory consumables (ESD bags, cables, adapters, sockets, spare parts) and flagging replenishment needs to the responsible engineering resource.
·Shipping and Receiving Support — Supporting incoming and outgoing shipments of equipment, boards, and parts during the shift, including preparation of shipping documentation and coordination with couriers.