Job Description
Req Id:  40555
Job Title:  Lead Engineering Technician
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

The Lead Engineering Technician oversee operations of semiconductor assembly lab to assemble, test, and deliver components needed for international projects.

 

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor of Science in mechanical or electrical engineering, or applied physics 
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience required. Examples of relevant experience include working with microscopes, robotic equipment, mechanical CAD design, and electrical test equipment (power supplies, digital meters, digital oscilloscopes)
  • Experience working in clean room environment is desirable; Computing experience (Windows, Linux) also desirable


Skills Needed:

  • Required: 
    • Work planning 
    • Time management 
    • Skilled in using hand tools, microscopes, robotic equipment, mechanical CAD design, electrical test equipment (power supplies, digital meters, digital oscilloscopes) 

 

Preferred: 

  • Statistics, NI LabView, C++, python

 

 

Additional Information:

  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility:  Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

 

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 4

  • Pay Band S065
  • Job Code #20003969

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

 

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

Posting Start Date:  1/26/26