Manufacturing Engineer/Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Fairchild Imaging, Inc.•San Jose, CA

6h•$120,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fairchild Imaging, headquartered in San Jose, California is a specialty image sensor design and manufacturing company with deep experience in developing leading edge performance CMOS image sensors. Our portfolio of image sensors can be found in many high-performance imaging applications like space exploration, medical x-ray, sciences, quantum computing, machine vision, low light, and 360 situational awareness. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/ Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain cost effective manufacturing and test methods, and flow of material for existing products and new product introductions. Utilizes experience in semiconductor assembly and test manufacturing and performs as subject matter expert in relevant manufacturing processes. This role supports the development of new methods, processes, and equipment and communicates process and production status information and feedback to internal customers and managers.

Requirements

Solid background in quality systems and electronics assembly and test processes
Proven record of analyzing manufacturing / support processes and driving continuous improvement. This position is the subject matter expert for manufacturing processes that include; wafer dicing, die attach, wire bonding, epoxy bonding, and complex camera assembly and test processes.
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities to improve performance, develop targets and action plans and lead an organization to achieve results
Excels at yield analysis, failure analysis (field and in process) leading to root cause, and comes up with corrective actions
Proficient in use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, yield analysis and tracking tools, and other manufacturing support systems
Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office products in producing data-driven reports
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively monitor operations with excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
Results driven, analytical, self motivated, detail oriented with ability to logically identify alternate solutions or approaches to complex problems

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics/semiconductor environment with hands-on experience CMOS and CCD imagers and cameras a plus
Medical, dental, or other X-ray product experience a plus
Experience in Six Sigma, SPC, Continuous Improvement / Lean Methodologies a plus
Proficient in use of Minitab or similar
Experience troubleshooting PC Boards issues to component level and/or selection of assembly epoxies a plus

Responsibilities

Develop new manufacturing processes / tooling, resolve manufacturing constraints including development of controls to ensure accurate and consistent measurement of assembly and test performance
Review/approves engineering drawings/design changes for producibility and coordinates first article assembly from release through delivery
Develops complex work instructions, software, and procedures in support of manufacturing processes
Develops training programs and provides manufacturing personnel with training and technical guidance
Performs complex methods (and cost) analysis and conducts process measurements
Assist in the resolution of supply chain issues impacting manufacturing as well as supplier feedback, selection and technical assistance
Acts as liaison between Manufacturing, Production Control, Engineering and suppliers. Represents manufacturing at design reviews, Configuration Control Board (CCB), make versus buy meetings, and Material Review Board (MRB) meetings