Overview
Senior Manufacturing Technician Jobs in St. Petersburg, FL at Hine Automation
Title: Senior Manufacturing Technician
Company: Hine Automation
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
The Sr. Manufacturing Technician (Level IV) serves as the primary technical authority on the production floor. You will oversee the assembly, integration, and high-level debugging of complex electro-mechanical robotic systems. This is a "Technician- role that requires not only elite mechanical and vacuum system skills but also the ability to lead continuous improvement."
Key Responsibilities
- System Integration & Authority: Lead the assembly and calibration of high-load robotic systems and vacuum wafer-handling tools to rigorous Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP)
- Advanced Diagnostics: Perform expert-level root-cause analysis on electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems, troubleshooting down to the component level when standard SOPs require engineering level troubleshooting
- Process Ownership: Collaborate w/ Manufacturing Manager and Engineering to validate and refine SOPs and kitting. Assist in implementing 5S and Lean methodologies to optimize station cycle times
- Mentorship: Technical lead for Tech II and III staff; responsible for certifying the team on specialized equipment such as helium leak detectors and precision metrology tools
- Quality & Shipping: Conduct comprehensive pre-Quality audits to ensure assemblies are 100% compliant before submission to Quality lead for final sign-off.
- Acts as the primary technical partner to the Manufacturing Engineer for 'Copy Exact' compliance on the floor
Requirements
- Experience: 10+ years of direct experience in semiconductor equipment manufacturing or high-precision robotics.
- Associate’s degree (A.S.) from two-year college or technical school or military training is a plus.
- Technical Mastery: * Expertise in Helium Leak Detection and vacuum integrity.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software (SolidWorks/Composer) for assembly visualization.
- Advanced skill with multi-meters, oscilloscopes, torque programs, and precision alignment tools.
- Leadership: Proven track record of coaching and developing small teams or managing complex technical projects independently.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to interpret complex schematics and fluid power diagrams.
- Strong analytical skills to solve "edge-case" technical problems without existing documentation.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting to engineering teams.
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally (up to 15%) for critical field service or partner site support
