Production Tech IV at Particle Measuring Systems in Boulder, Colorado

Posted in Other 13 days ago.





Job Description:

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.



Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) sets the standard for cleanroom contamination monitoring. With more than 60 patents, we create the technology that enables our customers to make fact-based decisions, improve process yields, and comply with ever-changing regulatory requirements.



The Role



Particle Measuring Systems is seeking a Production Technician IV in a full-time position within our high-sensitivity liquids particle counter manufacturing line. As a technician, you'll be working as an effective team member to perform testing and calibration of electronic, mechanical, and optical sub-assemblies and equipment while providing troubleshooting, technical assistance, and problem-solving to other team members.



More specifically, you will be...



  • Testing, aligning, and calibrating high-sensitivity instruments and sub-assemblies

  • Applying your knowledge of electronic and optical circuits to troubleshoot and repair instruments

  • Training others in production processes and procedures

  • Providing process or product troubleshooting to support both in-house and external production efforts

  • Ensuring that our quality and safety standards are met by understanding and following procedures and system requirements.




You will need to work with other team members to...



  • Develops a technical working knowledge of products to provide technical assistance to other production staff

  • Identify, segregate, and provide disposition recommendations for non-conforming materials

  • Perform routine preventative maintenance and set-up of equipment

  • Maintain accurate inventory information by performing routine material handling activities and computer transactions

  • Works effectively with other team members to ensure that customers' quality and delivery expectations are met




Collaborate with the Engineering staff to...



  • Support product changes and new product development

  • Assists in the development of quality documents for process flow and process control

  • Participate in cross-functional teams to identify and continuously improve product quality, delivery, and costs

  • Perform root cause analysis of nonconforming product

  • Reviewing documentation to recommend changes to processes, procedures, and methodologies



  • Create pictorial, graphic, and written production procedures




Requirements to succeed in this role



  • A four-year vocational education in Electronics, Photonics, Laser optics, or other similar fields

  • For internal candidates, being proficient on our UC40 & 20nm lines plus having a 2-year technical degree will qualify as a substitute for the tech IV degree requirements.

  • At least two years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, with five years being preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to read analog and digital circuit schematic diagrams

  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

  • The ability to be a team member focused on supporting the customer's needs

  • Experience in the successful instruction of others in technical processes and methodologies

  • Able to successfully interact with others to provide technical assistance

  • Willingness to effectively learn and practice progressive manufacturing methodologies

  • Intermediate computer skills - Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office suite

  • Must be able to lift as much as 25 pounds, several times per day




The Nuts and Bolts




Location - This is an "in-office" position 100% of the time with Covid precautions being taken. The location of this position is in Boulder, CO



2023 Benefits At-a-Glance



Our benefit package is provided through our parent company, Spectris.


  • Medical - Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO Basic; Anthem BCBS PPO Prime.

  • Health Advocate - This confidential service can help you; your spouse, dependent children, parents, and parents-in-law resolve health care and insurance-related issues, manage chronic conditions and improve your health and wellbeing.

  • Dental - Delta Dental PPO; DeltaCare USA

  • Vision - VSP Vision Plan

  • 401(k)

  • Flexible Spending Account




Pay Range



starting pay is $34/hour.



How we determine what we pay (compensation philosophy)



Particle Measuring Systems determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for the Boulder, Colorado area. We will evaluate external equity, which is the relative marketplace job worth of jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.


For new hires, we try to make competitive offers between the minimum and around the midpoint of the range. This allows the new employee room for future merit increases during review cycles. There may be times when we will offer above the midpoint. The decision to do so will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills.


Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and the compensation rates of the employees within the company doing the same position.


Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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