Job Details

Position: Manufacturing Technician II

Location: San Ramon, CA

Relocation Assistance: No

Closing: Continuous Recruitment. We are accepting and reviewing all qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are listed in this announcementfor consideration on an ongoing basis. A detailed cover letter and resume are required for the application screening process.

Salary: $20.57 - $36.20 per hour

The successful candidate's starting base will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the base range for this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Science (AS) degree plus a minimum of four years or more of related work experience in the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) industry, preferably, in medical equipment, clean room, or chip production.
• Ability to understand various levels of automation and technical process knowledge within the area of responsibility.
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions and document work in a written format applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Ability to work with small components, adhesives, and microscopes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work as part of a high-performing team and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Bonus

• Experience working within a clean room environment, and, or chip production, i.e., MEMS Chips.
• Demonstrated Lean & 5S experience.
• PCB Soldering skills.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations

The Manufacturing Technician III is responsible for assembling high-quality instruments following approved manufacturing process instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), assisting in the evaluation and resolution of line issues, and suggesting possible methods and process improvements. Other job duties will be assigned as needed. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

• Assemble instruments as required utilizing small hand tools, calibrated instruments, measurement equipment, microscopes, and test fixtures.
• Identify and communicate any safety, quality, process issues or concerns as needed.
• Perform in-process quality checks as required while giving timely feedback as issues arise.
• Recognize and report any unacceptable materials and, or sub-assemblies to the Team Lead and, or manager.
• Understand and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Work with Team Lead, manager, technicians, and engineers to resolve line issues and suggest improvements.
• Be familiar with the terminology used in the production area.
• Participate in lean activities and 5S improvement efforts.
• Understand and demonstrate Lean manufacturing techniques and principles.
• Aware of common defects within manufacturing departments and the results caused by variations during the manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Coach and guide others on manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures.
• Capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and method sheets.
• Support Manufacturing Manager or designee, as required.

About Us!

RheoSense is a global high-tech company based in Silicon Valley. Our innovative m-VROC™ & microVISC™ instruments feature patented Viscometer/Rheometer-on-a-Chip (VROC®) technology. Utilizing state-of-the-art MEMS and microfluidics breakthroughs that redefine the viscometry industry, our instruments offer the smallest sample volume per measurement coupled with exceptional ease of use and accuracy. We are the leader in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and emerging protein therapeutics industries. RheoSense instruments have been rigorously tested, approved, and adopted worldwide by Fortune Global 500 companies and leading research universities.

Our workplace culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, but they are also making history.

What We Offer
At RheoSense, you can have an excellent job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Training and professional career development opportunities.
• Health and welfare programs include medical, dental, vision, life, and wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity) Program.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match, up to 4%.
• Employee share ownership (ISO).
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment.

RheoSense is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.