Lead Process Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•San Diego, CA

5d•$139,000 - $174,000

About The Position

At Honeywell Aerospace, the Lead Process Engineer develops and improves industrial processes for microelectronics, with an emphasis on laser welding of aluminum packages, hermetic testing with an optical leak tester, and finishing processes such as painting and marking. The role supports systems operating effectively within safety and cost constraints while ensuring products meet desired quality standards. It also evaluates and analyzes process issues in electronic systems and assemblies, then determines and implements corrective actions. The engineer oversees multiple downstream process laboratories and supports process development, supplier source selection, and resolution of production difficulties. The work spans laser and seam sealing, laser cutting and drilling of various materials, painting and marking electronic assemblies, and the use of adhesives and thermal-transfer compounds. The role works closely with engineering teams and material suppliers, develops capable processes and formal documentation, conducts statistically analyzed Design of Experiments, contributes fixture design concepts, and participates in design reviews from concept through production readiness. The position also provides guidance to less experienced process engineers and follows applicable safety policies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physical science, or a physics-related discipline.
Seven years of process engineering experience and knowledge of electrical/RF engineering.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, physical science, or a physics-related discipline.
Ten years of process engineering experience.
Aerospace and defense industry experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee multiple downstream process laboratories and support process development, supplier source selection, and resolution of production difficulties.
Support processes involving laser and seam sealing of microelectronic packages, laser cutting of duroid and absorber materials with fiber lasers, laser cutting and drilling of ceramic materials with CO2 lasers, seam sealing of kovar packages, painting and marking electronic assemblies, and epoxy adhesives, RTV compounds, and thermal-transfer compounds.
Interface with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and material suppliers to modify products and improve manufacturability; be accountable for yields of highly complex processes.
Develop processes within design guidelines to promote process capability, including creating, checking, and releasing formal documentation.
Conduct detailed Design of Experiments (DOE), analyze results using statistical methodology, and document and evaluate processes.
Provide fixture design concepts to mechanical engineering and drafting.
Participate in design review gates from concept and development through prototype and production readiness.
Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced and early-career process engineers.
Participate in safety training and comply with safety policies and practices.
Collaborate in team meetings and activities as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Evaluate and analyze process issues in electronic systems and assemblies, and determine and implement corrective actions to improve processes.