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Sr. Manufacturing Manager – Palo Alto, CA We are SCITON—Our culture and company strength stems from our diverse collection of talented and motivated employees. One word that best describes Sciton is ‘family’ because we treat each member of our team like family. We give our employees the support, recognition, and room to grow their careers on our campus. We empower them to develop  their creative genius. In fact, we incentivize their innovation. We look for lifelong learners, problem solvers, and individuals who excel in a challenging, team-oriented environment. We hire individuals who want to retire with us. How do you feel about that? Job Summary Sciton is seeking an experienced  Sr . Manufacturing Manager . This role reports to the Director of Manufacturing and Purchasing. Requirements: Substantial modern manufacturing experience in the Opto-electronic space. Extensive Manufacturing & Purchasing operations experience. Professional who understands people and analytics. Proven leader of large groups. Operational experience and knowledge of modern ERP’s. Slight preference for Infor. Ability to oversee multiple projects that are large in scope, organized, proactive, and good at motivating and managing teams. Attention to detail is critical, as you must maintain an accurate inventory of items produced, as well as ensure compliance with company and industry standards and regulations. Extensive knowledge about laser production—from systems and techniques to safety and compliance standards preferably in an FDA regulated environment. Must be comfortable making crucial decisions in high-pressure situations, choosing the next course of action through critical thinking and holistic analysis. Excellent communication is required as you will work closely with other departments and leaders, sharing information about future production changes and ensuring a cohesive shipping process. 10 plus years solid experience in Manufacturing and Purchasing plus ERP implementations. Bachelor’s degree in Business Science, Logistics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, or related field. Infor ERP experience, PMP & APICS Certifications preferred, but not required. What you will do : Create new initiatives that boost product quality, reduce waste, and increase profit, meet and exceed production goals. Develop effective strategies to increase production efficiency and output and create a better workflow that uses Sciton resources more effectively. Oversee all aspects of the production process and recommend changes as needed. Collaborate closely with engineers in the product development phase. Coach/mentor employees; provide training for risk mitigation, safety protocols, usage of new equipment, and industry best practices. Observe competitors' techniques to improve our offerings. Drive the success of our Manufacturing ERP implementation project. If interested and qualified, please send resume to jobs@sciton.com. Sciton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Silicon Valley Based – 100% Travel We are SCITON—Our culture and company strength stems from our diverse collection of talented and motivated employees. One word that best describes Sciton is ‘family’ because we treat each member of our team like family. We give our employees the support, recognition, and room to grow their careers on our campus. We empower them to use their creative genius. In fact, we incentivize their innovation. We look for lifelong learners, problem solvers, and individuals who excel in a challenging, team-oriented environment. We hire individuals who want to retire with us. How do you feel about that? Are we the right Pre-IPO company for you? Responsibilities : Install, service and maintain medical laser systems; Nd :YAG , Er:YAG and intense pulsed light. Provide professional, courteous, enthusiastic, prompt and skilled technical service to Sciton customers. Use your extensive technical troubleshooting and customer support background to provide front line support to Sciton customers encountering technical problems. Respond to service requests and ensure on-site repair within 48 hours. Ability to manage and assist in the shipment of service parts to customer sites. Collaborate with colleagues to establish, maintain, and update technical support processes providing responses/answers to common questions and problems. Take initiative to ensure customer satisfaction and improvement of the service department processes and procedures Build trust with customers by ensuring integrity and accountability. Partner with cross-functional Sciton departments to ensure comprehensive, coordinated and effective communication and support approaches Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of optics, electronics, cooling systems, power supplies and laser systems Strong customer service skills, positive attitude, and ability to clearly and tactfully communicate with others. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite required. Prioritization and multi-tasking skills required. Excellent communication, customer interaction and phone interaction skills required. Work Experience and Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electronics, Laser Technology or equivalent with a minimum of 2+ years of experience in electronic system troubleshooting/technical support/ customer service/dispatch experience. Medical device experience a strong plus. If interested and qualified, please send resume to job(at)sciton.com. Sciton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor.    

Service Support Specialist—Shipping& Receiving We are SCITON —Our culture and company strength stems from our diverse collection of talented and motivated employees. One word that best describes Sciton is 'family’ because we treat each member of our team like family. We give our employees the support, recognition, and room to grow their careers on our campus. We empower them to use their creative genius. In fact, we incentivize their innovation. We look for lifelong learners, problem solvers, and individuals who excel in a challenging, team-oriented environment. We hire individuals who want to retire with us. How do you feel about that? Are we the right Pre-IPO company for you? Description Provide service operations support related to manufacturing and distribution of medical laser equipment to domestic and international customers. Duties and Responsibilities Service Activities Assembly of customer orders and prepares goods for shipment. Open calls within Sciton’s ERP system to track movement of parts and field service activity Receipt of parts and closing calls to initiate billing upon completion of field service activities Work with management to resolve issues that may surface during the call closing process Update Material Order Spreadsheet during and after call processing. Review and update customer installed base, as required Feed necessary information to Accounting for invoice generation Other Tasks Weekly Inventory Assist with scanning and maintaining electronic device history records (eDHRs) and other corporate documentation As assigned by management Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field preferred 1-2 years of work experience, preferable within manufacturing operations Computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word Enterprise solution software familiarity is a plus Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Self-motivated, results-oriented, highly-organized, creative, enthusiastic, and capable of staying under control with pressure from multiple ongoing projects Flexible, with the ability to multi-task Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Compensation The compensation package is comprised of base wage, performance bonus, and equity participation in a pre-public company. Sciton offers a competitive salary and incentive package which includes: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Company paid holidays, and accumulated vacation days Incentive bonus based on achievement of individual and/or company performance goals If interested and qualified, please send resume to jobs(at)sciton.com. Sciton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor.    

The Shipping/Receiving Associate II is located in Mountain View, CA and will assume a variety of duties involved in receiving goods from outside sources, preparing outgoing shipments, coordinating work in the warehouse and providing back up to other Warehouse Associates.  The position requires familiarity with the application of shipping labels, determining weights, measurements, and counts, and being aware of safety considerations.  This role requires the ability to lift heavy items. This position offers the following benefit options: 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA,  HSA Life and AD&D Insurance and more. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work within ERP System, Freight Forwarders and Customer Service to finalize shipping details. Maintain Shipping/Receiving records and inventory of shipping materials and supplies. Compare identifying information, count, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records Determine method of shipment and specifications, affix appropriate shipping labels, stamps or stencils on a variety of containers, post weights and shipping charges and affix correct shipping cost. Examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Route items to departments in timely manner. Follow SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) as needed. Operate forklift or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area. Provide back-up support to warehouse.   Position Requirements (Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position): Ability to communicate and understand (verbal and written) in English. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Effective computer skills and working knowledge of ERP system, FedEx and UPS Shipping. Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow instructions. Ability to open bales, crates and other containers. Ability to drive a forklift (preferred). Education and Experience: Knowledge of international shipping requirements (preferred) High school diploma (preferred) 2 years of related experience and/or equivalent training (preferred) APICS knowledge and/or completion of at least four (4) APICS courses (preferred)   Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: Warehouse Environment. Work outdoors on occasion. May be cold or hot due to outside weather temperatures Noise level is moderate to loud Potential exposure to human blood serum, ozone and hazardous chemicals Exposure to refrigerated areas for up to 20 minutes at a time Must wear protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coats, hairnets, hard hats, face shields and any relevant equipment deemed, as necessary.   Physical Demands: Frequent lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds Long periods of standing and sitting (continuously for up to two (2) hours at a time and up to eight (8) hours total in a day) Ability to occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Position type and expected hours of work: Full Time Must be able to work flexible schedules (including occasional nights, weekends, overtime) as needed. Travel Demands: n/a   Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Affirmative action plan/equal employer opportunity (AAP/EEO) statement:   Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.   Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Hitachi management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor. 

Person will work in the production area & clean room. Will learn company products for high-vacuum semiconductor processing.  Will learn basics of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Duties may include: Assembly and inspection of small mechanical parts using various tools. Perform incoming inspection of parts and materials and out-going inspection of products.  Take surface finish measurements and eddy current thickness measurements with a profilometer and other gauges. Conduct high purity lapping and finishing and assemble and maintain high-vacuum systems. Enter data into the computer and print reports and graphs. Run test programs. When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor.