Laboratory Microsection Analyst Technician

6565 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226, USA Req #50

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is to improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring a Laboratory Microsection Analyst Technician at our Chandler, Arizona facility.

Schedule: 8a-4:30p M-F

Compensation: $24-$30 per hour

The Role

The Microsection Analyst Technician will perform micro-sectioning, a process to help inspect printed circuit boards (PCBs) and laminates for defects and understand what is going wrong inside the materials. Components are micro-sectioned after potting in an epoxy resin so that a microscopic examination can be undertaken for accurately locating, identifying, and characterizing all the internal structural features of the samples to judge any defects against the criteria of the specification. This process is critical to providing insight into material and processes, failure analysis, acceptance tests, electrical characterization, and evaluation/qualifications. Care needs to be taken so as not to induce false failures or defects through poor sample preparation. By analyzing individual micro-sections, the information provided can be used to prevent future failures and improve the quality of products.

Who Will Love This Job

• As an innovator, you aren't afraid to build something, test it, and learn from it. Failing to succeed is something you are comfortable doing.
• Aproblem solver, you ask the right questions to uncover the root cause and quickly determine a final, well thought, result.
• A collaborative teammate, you enjoy working with others and utilizing strong partnerships to achieve the best outcomes.

Top Responsibilities

• Process and prepare microsections: route, mount, pot, polish, bake, solder float, label, and take pictures.
• Read traveler and determine the type of test to be performed.
• Follow IPC-A-600 & other applicable standards.
• Follow all special requirements and criteria as specified by the customer when processing microsections.
• Use a microscope to evaluate microsections and coupons.
• Record microsection results on all related paperwork.
• Enter required data on traveler and internal database systems.
• Perform maintenance, verifications, calibrations, and troubleshooting on all equipment.
• Interpret results from laboratory testing to ensure any issues are identified as quickly as possible and resolved.
• Able to work shifts and extra hours as determined to accomplish testing needed to satisfy the laboratory customers.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety rules and practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and some college-level chemistry credits or similar experience.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, self-starter, and sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of laminate processing is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must have good manual dexterity for working with small samples.
• Must be able to wear/use a dust mask, hearing protection, lab coat, and safety glasses as required.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check

What's In It For YOU?

• Operate state-of-the-art laboratory equipment
• Personal growth and advancement opportunities
• A culture where innovation, enthusiasm, and cooperation are encouraged