Engineer, ESD & Latch-Up - Eurofins

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in providing a unique range of analytical testing services to multiple industries. With over 200,000 analytical methods, Eurofins Scientific helps make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our network of over 62,000 employees across a network of more than 900 laboratories in 62 countries, strengthens Eurofins Scientific as a leader in scientific testing services.



EAG Laboratories, part of the Eurofins group of companies, is looking for a ESD Technician for our Engineering Sciences lab located in Santa Clara, California. EAG provides ESD & Latch-up test services to a broad spectrum of technology-based sectors. We are proud to support our clients who range from startup stages to Fortune 500 global industry leaders. Our engineering staff succeed within a challenging but inspiring world of innovation; helping to support our clients research, develop, understand, and refine technologies that shape consumer electronics, medical device, automotive, military, aerospace, and manufacturing industries, just to mention a few. We demonstrate a hands-on approach to technical expertise by utilizing leading-edge methods and tools to attain insight that fuel engineering. 


As an ESD Technician, you will be support laboratory ESD LU activities such as sample receiving, job initiation, ESD LU Testing, ESD LU Data processing, Equipment Monitoring and Calibration. In addition, support test-plan development. Support testing of devices and proper handling, storage, and disposition back to customer. Provide data analysis and reports to customer as well as standard, everyday customer communication of job status. Support lab organization and cleanliness.


Essential Job Functions:



+ Running parts through MK2, MK4, and Orion CDM testers


+ Interpreting data results files.


+ Processing images from data results files


+ Importing and exporting files from testers.


+ Moving parts around using tweezers or vacuum pickup tools.


+ Packing tested parts for transportation to a customer or other lab / facility


+ Compiling images and other information for reports.



Note: This role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).


All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee. 



What we would like to see:


Education and Experience: 



+ AA in electronics or related field OR HS diploma with 2+ years of direct experience in electronics testing using automated testers.



Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:



+ Understands the basic of electronic packaging.


+ Knows how to use a microscope, calipers, DVM, resistance meters, and oscilloscopes.


+ Understands safe handling of integrated circuits with respect to electrostatic discharge


+ Must be able to use a computer with some proficiency.


+ Must be able to clearly communicate, both oral and written.


+ Maintain good organizational skills.



We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. 


Physical Requirements:



+ Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.


+ Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).


+ Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead


+ Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.


+ Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and /or fingers.


+ Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)


+ Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.


+ Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.


+ Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.



The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   


We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.



Compensation Range $25-30/hour. Geographical location, years of experience and degree of technical expertise will determine level of pay.


What It’s Like to Work Here: 



+ Teamwork: be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates, and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.  


+ Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grow as a leader.  


+ Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.  



Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance: 


✓ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage  


✓ 401k Company Matching  


✓ Paid Time Off  


✓ Wellness Program  


✓ Education Assistance  


✓ …and more!  


Eurofins EAG Laboratories is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.  The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status. 


Eurofins is a Gender, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 


If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today! Check out our other opportunities: EAG Careers