Production Technician

Overview

Paragraf Somersham, England, United Kingdom

Paragraf\’s patented contamination-free deposition technology delivers game-changing opportunities for the commercialisation of graphene by allowing us to manufacture high-purity 2D graphene sheets at scale. Paragraf is the first company in the world to mass produce graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes. We specialise in the manufacture of high-purity graphene and its seamless integration into ready-to-use products that can be quickly adopted by our customers and partners to support the advancement of their technologies. At Paragraf we are committed to transforming electronics through the development of high-purity graphene products that will facilitate improvements in the performance of technologies across all aspects of life. The company was founded as a spin out from Cambridge University in 2017 and has grown from one site in Somersham to a team of over 100 with additional facilities and global sales teams.

The role

Working within the Operations group, a Technician plays a key role in the manufacture of graphene-based products, whether involved in Front End of Line (FEOL), Back End of Line (BEOL) or Photolithography. Operators use high-tech semiconductor processing and/or test equipment to ensure continued production of high-quality products for a growing customer base. This role offers involvement with electronic devices that deliver superior performance, robustness, and energy efficiencies across applications including automotive and healthcare. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a background in manufacturing environments who are looking for a new challenge in a high-tech industry and who want to contribute to the electronics/semiconductor space.

Responsibilities

• The handling of semiconductor wafers
• The inspection and imaging of semiconductor wafers and devices
• Collect and record data to validate our products against test specifications
• Operate mechanical and electrical test systems
• Monitor all processes to help prevent or identify equipment malfunction
• Maintain and support the optimisation of equipment processes through evidential-led means
• Work with senior colleagues across departments to aid trouble shooting and develop process improvements
• Succinctly report and record results using our bespoke software

Qualifications and experience

• Education and Qualifications: HNC/HND or equivalent
• Proven hands-on approach to tasks and problem solving
• Background and experience in high-tech manufacturing
• Experience of working in a manufacturing facility with R&D/Lab experience desirable
• Diligent and methodical with focus on completing tasks efficiently
• Ability to prioritise tasks and workloads across projects
• Ability to communicate at all levels with internal and external contacts

Additional factors

• Respect and adherence to confidentiality and critical matters
• Safety: responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with company policies, regulations and PPE as appropriate, including participation in health and safety training and reporting hazards or safety breaches

Benefits

• Group Personal Pension Plan – Employer contribution 5%, Employee contribution minimum 4%
• Private health insurance on completion of probation
• Share option scheme
• Death in service of 3 times salary and income protection on completion of probation
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
• Personal and Professional Development Plans and support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Payroll Giving scheme

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet