Manager, Manufacturing Process Engineering
About The Position
Teledyne Micropac is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Process Engineering to lead a team of process and equipment engineers. This role is crucial for supporting Micropac’s high-reliability semiconductor, hybrid microcircuit, and optoelectronic device manufacturing. The manager will provide on-site technical leadership, drive process optimization, and act as the primary escalation point for complex equipment and process issues. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets such as aerospace and defense, factory automation, environmental monitoring, electronics design, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration, medical imaging, and pharmaceutical research. The company values individuals who make an impact and thrive in a winning team environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar); OR 15+ years of directly relevant manufacturing/engineering experience in lieu of degree.
- 7+ years in semiconductor, microelectronics, or aerospace manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of microcircuit assembly processes and high-reliability standards
- Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, metrology, SPC, and DOE
- Experience leading technical teams in production environments
- Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
- Hands-on problem solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop engineering talent
- High sense of urgency and ownership
Nice To Haves
- Experience with wire bonding, die attach, hermetic sealing, and hybrid assembly
- Familiarity with WestBond, K&S, X-ray inspection, leak detection, and laser tools
- Experience managing CAPEX projects and process improvements
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical escalation point for equipment failures, process deviations, yield excursions, and customer-driven investigations.
- Lead structured problem-solving and ensure high-quality root-cause analysis.
- Provide guidance on semiconductor, microelectronics, and optoelectronic manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshoot and optimize automated and semi-automated production equipment.
- Validate process changes through IQ/OQ/PQ, capability studies, and DOEs.
- Own critical manufacturing processes, ensuring stability, capability, and documentation.
- Maintain and improve SOPs, travelers, PFMEAs, control plans, and specifications.
- Ensure strong document control aligned with AS9100 and aerospace/military standards.
- Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, improve yields, and enhance throughput.
- Support lifecycle management of critical equipment and obsolescence planning.
- Coordinate with Facilities and Maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
- Manage and develop a team of process and equipment engineers.
- Assign daily priorities and coach engineers to build technical capability.
- Promote disciplined engineering practices and data-driven decision-making.
- Manage performance reviews, training plans, and succession development.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Planning, Continuous Improvement, and Program Management.
- Participate in audits, technical reviews, and customer discussions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and innovation
- A mission-driven culture focused on exploration and sustainability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
