Radiation Technician jobs in Boston, MA

Senior Technician

Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. (RMD), founded in 1974, has been recognized as a national leader in the specialized fields of radiation detector materials, nuclear instrumentation, and custom detector applications. RMD has a unique corporate culture that incorporates a combination of intellectual excellence, challenging cutting-edge research, as well as diversity, stability and flexibility that combine to create an outstanding working environment. The organization is built around the principle that when the best people in the field are encouraged to merge their entrepreneurial spirit with their knowledge and curiosity, the best work product will emerge. Ultimately, through the pursuit of individual success and achievement, the organization will benefit. To learn more, please check us out at www.RMDinc.com.

Essential Functions:
1. Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic
equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives,
gauges, and test equipment.
2. Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and
mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical
codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of
electronic equipment.
3. Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety
procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
4. Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for
working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
5. Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical
problems and inherent dangers involved.
6. Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified
equipment.
7. Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
8. Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
9. Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees.

Experience and Skills needed.

Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a
technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a servicing Electro-Mechanical Vacuum equipment
used in the Microelectronic/Semiconductor field.
1. Thermal, e-beam, sputtering evaporation equipment
2. Atomic Layer Deposition and Chemical Vapor Deposition (desired)
• Shall be proficient in the use of common hand tools and possess skills in electrical
wiring, soldering, and use of electrical test instruments (multi-meter minimum req.)
machine shop practices – drilling, cutting, grinding & shaping of sheet metal and
thread tap & die.
• Trained and experienced in workshop safety and safety programs.
• Experienced in handling hazardous chemicals and knowledge of hazardous waste
procedures.
• Experienced in corrective measures & procedures in maintenance, repair, and installation
of electrical & electronic equipment and machines used for manufacturing and research
operations.
• Create documentation logs to track and schedule preventive maintenance, record failure
trends, and monitor equipment history to improve production and throughput efficiency.
• Upgrade and improve equipment systems to increase operating performance and product
quality.
• Skilled in assembly of plumbing stainless steel hazardous gas lines & manifolds,
pneumatic, hydraulic and e control systems.
• Conceptualize, design, and fabricate electromechanical systems to meet
company demands for new technology and improvements in equipment
operation.
• Design circuits for electrical operation of test stands and hazardous gas
alarms – visual and audio annunciator systems for operator safety.
• Ensure equipment is operating safely and within its fullest capacity to deliver
superior performance and product quality.
• Knowledge/experience in Atomic Layer Deposition and Chemical Vapor Deposition is
highly desirable.
 

RMD is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.