NVE Career Opportunities

Open Positions

2nd or 3rd Shift Electronic Test Operator
The Job:
Avoid traffic and be home during the day. Second shift is typically 3:00 to 11:30 p.m.; third shift typically 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and hours are flexible.

Responsibilities
  • Set up and operate production test handlers, tape-and-reel systems, laser trimmers, and wafer testers.
  • Create computerized wafer maps.
  • Inspect parts for quality.
  • Perform light equipment maintenance.

Skills and Experience:
  • Accurate; detail oriented; ability to multitask.
  • Mechanical skills to resolve minor machine issues.
  • Ability to read procedures and work instructions and complete paperwork.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Prior experience with automated equipment or light assembly a plus.
  • Basic understanding of electronics a plus.


Semiconductor Test Maintenance Technician
The Job:
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain Test equipment to ensure the quality of our state-of-the art products..

Responsibilities
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wafer test and test handler equipment and controls.
  • Schedule and perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment up-time.
  • Install new equipment.

Skills
  • Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude.
  • Demonstrated exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Education
    Associate degree in electronic technology, robotics, automation & controls, or similar.


Semiconductor Vacuum Equipment Maintenance Technician
The Job:
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair semiconductor wafer processing equipment that build our state-of-the art products. You can work a normal day shift with limited mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain vacuum and thin-film wafer processing equipment.
  • Schedule and perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment up-time.
  • Work with engineers and scientists to optimize etch, photolithography, and deposition tools to develop new processes and products.

Skills
  • Strong mechanical and electronics aptitude.
  • Demonstrated exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Vacuum science background a plus.

Education
    Associate degree in electronic technology, vacuum and thin film technology, or equivalent.


Quality Manager
The Opportunity:
Maintain NVE’s Quality Management System and certifications, and continuously improve NVE’s products and services.

The Six Ms of the Job (major responsibilities):
1. Materials
  a. Ensure products conform to internal quality standards, including managing “maverick” lots.
  b. Reporting for environmental standards and regulations including TCFD reports, RoHS, REACH, CMRT, POP, TSCA PBT, California Proposition 65, and IEC Halogen-Free.
  c. Manage compliance with product safety standards such as UL, VDE, and ATEX / IECEx.

2. Machines
  a. Monitor and coordinate production SPC.
  b. Monitor maintenance and calibration procedures and compliance.

3. Measurement
  a. Track and maintain Key Performance Indicators.
  b. Manage Measurement System Analysis (MSA).

4. Methods
  a. Coordinate annual ISO9001 and customer audits; implement changes from any nonconformances.
  b. Prepare the audit program and manage internal audits as lead auditor.
  c. Lead Management Review Committee meetings.
  d. Manage document control, corrective actions, and customer reports.
  e. Lead quality improvement meetings.

5. Manpower
   a. Coordinate employee training.
   b. Train employees on quality-related procedures.

6. Mother Nature
   a. Coordinate disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and other risk-mitigation plans.
   b. Respond to episodic quality events.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or related field.
  • Five years experience in quality management or engineering.
  • ISO9000 lead auditor certification or the ability to obtain certification.


Electrical Engineer
The Job:
Design, characterize, and design tests for revolutionary spintronic sensors and isolators.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, verify, and test new state-of-the-art spintronic sensors.
  • Design custom sensor and interface ICs.
  • Develop and implement test circuitry and software.
  • Create and verify innovative application circuitry.

Requirements:
  • BS in electrical engineering
  • Analog and digital circuit design expertise
  • C++


Manufacturing Test Engineer
The Job:
Install, maintain, optimize, and upgrade test machinery for our state-of-the art electronic products.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the installation of new Test handlers and controls.
  • Troubleshoot and direct the repair of Test equipment.
  • Optimize and maximize machine productivity and throughput.
  • Design and implement machine upgrades to increase throughput.

Desirable Skills:
  • Demonstrated exceptional mechanical an electronic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Board-level troubleshooting

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering or equivalent experience.