R&D Tech, Specialist

Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring R&D Tech, Specialist in Santa Clara, California. As a R&D Tech, Specialist you will be responsible for: Perform a wide variety of research and/or development engineering or scientific support, laboratory tasks and/or experiments, ensuring accurate and reliable data is collected. Perform troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of research instruments to ensure they are functioning accurately for experiments and data collection. Maintain detailed and accurate records to comply with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assist with in-process testing to verify that all project specifications are met, ensuring the accuracy and quality of the research and development work. Use CAD software and CNC machines to assist with prototype design, layout methodologies, and physical representations. Support the creation and modification of design prototypes based on input from R&D engineers. Work with development engineers to create, test, and refine prototypes and models, troubleshooting failures and proposing design or process changes to improve functionality, manufacturability, and reusability. Qualifications: High School Diploma or higher 5 years or more experience in CNC and Manual machine operation including programming, setup, and operation. Proficiency in CNC software for designing prototypes, layouts, and schematics (YASNAC, Prototrak, Mastercam, or similar). Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Strong problem-solving abilities, with an ability to troubleshoot prototype failures and suggest improvements. Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail in maintaining accurate records. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, effectively communicating with engineers and research teams. Knowledge of materials handling, including precise weighing and measuring of materials. Hands-on experience with CNC Control Systems such as YASNAC, Prototrak, and Mastercam. This is a Full-Time, Contract opportunity. Schedule: Monday – Friday Day shift Duration: 12 Months Location: Santa Clara, California Pay Rate: $31.75 - $33.75 per hour on W2. Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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