Jobbeschreibung
We are a hightech growth company with our operations center in Erlangen's Medical Valley Center.
Our platform technology can truly revolutionize Computer Tomography (CT) scanning, predominately in the medical imaging field, but also in other application fields like (airport) security scanning,backscatter security scanning or non-destructive testing (NDT) for battery cells in the e-mobility space.
The EXPERIENCED LAB TECHNICIAN/X-ray Emitter Production works on the manufacture of high-performance field emission cathodes for innovative nanotube-based x-ray tubes which are used in medical and security applications. His/her core tasks are the development, continuous improvement and quality assurance of the materials and processes required for producing the cathodes.
Responsibilities - Overview
- Production of Nanotube NT emitter
- Apply programming skills to support automation and digitalization of the emitter production process, from initial design, procurement and manufacturing to quality assurance, enhancing efficiency, reducing operative costs and improving quality.
- Test the field emission of cathodes (current vs voltage, emission stability, etc.).
- Ensure the availability of an adequate inventory off laboratory and cleanroom supplies.
- Control, maintenance, and documentation of all the equipment in the NT laboratory, the chemical laboratory, the testing laboratory and the cleanroom.
- Actively contribute with troubleshooting and root cause analysis to ensure any issues or problems that may arise during production are repaired efficiently to meet the deadlines.
- Apply engineering knowledge and principles to develop the best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production yield and quality of output.
- Preparation of working instructions, inspection reports and internal test documentation.
- Develop and maintain documentation required for yearly internal and external QM audits.
- Responsible of the supplier relationship management and procurement of all supplies, except cathode parts.
Tasks related to NT emitter production
- Metallization of ceramic substrates. Brazing metal conductors to metalized ceramic substrates
- Screen printing of nanotube pastes on ceramic substrates
- Post deposition firing / sintering of nanotube emitters
- Cleaning and vacuum degassing of emitter assembly parts
- Assemble of NT emitter assemblies. NT emitter assembly vacuum bake-out
- NT emitter assembly testing / screening. Test result documentation and analysis
Tasks related to quality assurance: Creating and maintaining of documentation related to:
- Hazard chemical register and safety data sheets. Safety rules and proper lab/cleanroom behavior.
- Risk management and mitigation. Quality test results and inspection reports.
- Non-conformance reports and reports on changes in processes.
- Inventory management of chemicals, laboratory equipment, and supplies.
- Inventory management cathode ceramic/metal parts and production tools.
- Inventory management of raw materials for emitter manufacture.
- Inventory management of lab supplies and storage in general.
- Equipment calibration and electrical safety check. Chemical waste management.
- Maintenance of labs as per health and safety requirements and storage of hazardous chemicals in a safe way.
Required Skills
- Complex concept comprehension: X-ray principles, electrical principles and mechanical design.
- Analytical, mechanical, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Technological savviness, chemical laboratory and cleanroom skills.
- Supplier relationship skills, quality assurance and soft skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, fine manual dexterity and independent working style.
Required Knowledge & Experience
- Relevant vocational training and work experience in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Medical Technology or a similar science-related field or similar vocational training.
- Relevant work experience: > 3 years
- Small, dedicated, dynamic, international team
- Flexibility of a start-up style company
- Equal opportunities employer
- Free beverage (coffee, water, ...)