What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microfab Operational Assistant position at The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.?
Overview:
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary:
As the Microfab Operational Assistant, you will be an operationally critical player in the microfab, which develops and manufactures next-generation and application-specific sensors and devices. The microfab focuses on inertial MEMs, but also develops solutions leveraging photonics, microfluidics, novel materials and 3D integration, including interposer and wafer level packaging (WLP) concepts.You will support the delivery of high reliability inertial MEMS sensors by responding to production needs. The job requires integration of multidisciplinary information from program management, engineering management, facilities, mission assurance, and process engineering to meet critical customers’ needs.
The incumbent will help manage work-in-progress (WIP) schedule and plan, update records for compliance to production standards, update and help implement the manufacturing execution system (MES) and statistical process control (SPC) collection plans, track technical training records and generally assist in other activities to support microfab operations.
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
• Work with Cal Lab to ensure lab equipment is up to date with calibration.
• Coordinate transfer of equipment between work area and Cal lab.
• Escort Cal lab personnel for on-site calibration and ESD bench certification.
• Tracking hardware builds.
• Update and provide travelers and work orders to technicians.
• Update quality control spreadsheets on production status and process changes.
• Tracking chemicals, limited life materials, and other materials and consumables.
• Manage preventative maintenance, order parts and schedule maintenance.
• Track of inventory control/needs.
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes for supplies and materials
• Submit purchase orders to buyers.
Skills/Abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and very strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication with facility users and engineering team.
• Experience with lab/facility operations management.
• Familiarity with MRP Security.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree in Operations or Business is preferred.
Experience
5 years of experience in a lab or facility operations management role.
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
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