Engineering Technician

Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title: Temp Engineering Technician

Department: RD Center, Mt. View

FLSA:              Non-Exempt

 

 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

 

SUMMARY:

 

This job entails the fabrication of polymeric microfluidic devices according to developed procedures and to perform other assigned engineering activities. The job mainly involves planning the work in an efficient fashion to obtain sufficient production through various manufacturing steps. Prior experience in microfluidic device fabrication and machining processes (compression molding, CNC, laminator) is an advantage. The candidate should be dependable and able to work independently.

 

 

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.      Microfluidic chip fabrication. Chips are molded, milled, inspected, cleaned, and laminated..

2.      Chip testing and evaluation.

3.      Maintenance of fabrication room and laboratory equipment.

4.      Maintenance stocks of raw materials and fabrication tools.

5.      Chip Production tracking.

6.      Support other plastic device fabrication for assay development.

7.      Engineering assembly and fabrication activities in support of engineering staff.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES REQUIRED:

 

·         Candidates should have training in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or physics. Undergraduate students (in years 3+), individuals with Bachelor’s and Associates Degrees are encouraged to apply.

·         The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a hands-on prototyping environment, including machine shop.

·         Practical experience with CAD (2D and 3D) would be a plus.

·         Individuals with previous experience with, or a strong interest in learning about, microfluidics or plastics fabrication/manufacture, would be preferred

 

COMPLEXITY CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

 

Individual must also be able to organize and multi-task.  Rigorous execution of experimental and fabrication protocols is critical.  Flexibility and  persistence in the pursuit  of solutions to problems encountered will be essential. 

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

 

There are no direct supervisor responsibilities

 

EQUIPMENT USED:

 

Microfluidic device fabrication equipment, computers, etc.

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Work is performed in a typical office environment and in a laboratory setting where there is exposure to Biological and Chemical Hazards.  

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

 

Lifting up to 25 lbs.

 

Job Description/February 2012