Process Technician (Night Shift)

About us

SuperPower Inc. is located in Glenville, NY. We are professional, innovative, collaborative and our goal at SuperPower Inc. is to be a leading manufacturer and provider of second-generation high-temperature superconducting (2G-HTS) wires. For the past 10 years or more, we have provided, and contributed to, many solutions to various advanced applications and projects for our customers. Such high-power cables and superb coil-magnets will serve for future systems such as next generation NMRs for advanced bio-medical sciences, compact fusion reactors to solve climate changes. Future mobility will come true by HTS- hover transportation, electric-airplanes, or space-aircrafts. Thus, our 2G-HTS wire will contribute to the following sustainable development goals (SDGs). Since February 2012, SuperPower Inc. has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Furukawa Electric. Co., Ltd. In Japan, who is striving for various SDGs, with its established solutions to energy, mobility, and, information. Our essential goal is to contribute to safe, peaceful, and rewarding life on our planet Earth..

Our work environment includes:

• Safe work environment
• International workforce
• Teamwork environment

Will be responsible for performing duties outlined in standard operating procedures related to thin film process equipment based physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), electropolishing/electroplating processes and related test/characterization tools. This will include use of cryogens such as liquid nitrogen, various chemicals, and high temperatures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide shift operations with HTS manufacturing process, electrical testing and thin film characterization with associated responsibilities for data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Maintenance and assembly of hardware components in PVD, CVD and electropolishing/electroplating equipment such as vacuum pumps, vacuum fittings, heaters, sputter sources, motorized drives, sensors and controls for temperature, flow etc.
• Accurately follow SOP and laboratory safety protocol for each process, test and characterization tool.
• Keep detailed notes during test measurements and foster best practices in terms of test procedures, data chain integrity, and Production Control Protocols
• Prepare accurate and detailed data summaries quickly and reliably. Requires user level competency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to multitask and learn how to use new process and test systems thoroughly and independently.
• Adhere to defined procedures for chemical handling and waste management.

Preferred Qualifications:

- An AAS degree or technical certification in physics, chemistry, or other engineering fields or commensurate experience.

- Hands-on experience with thin film deposition equipment or wet chemical equipment is preferred;

- Machine shop experience to fabricate or modify minor hardware components is also preferred;

Minimum Qualifications:

- H.S. graduate or equivalent

- 2-5 years industrial experience in high tech manufacturing, such as the semi-conductor, electronics or fabrication industries

- Strong mechanical aptitude

- Background in electrical and electronics manufacturing operations

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; ability to work and flourish in a milestone-driven, fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task;

- Solid communication and organization skills.

- Competent in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• thin film deposition equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
• wet chemical (wet etching/etching) equipment: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23