Principal Process Engineer

TEL • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Principal Process Engineer works independently as a subject matter expert, setting the direction for manufacturing process innovation and strategy. The role leads global technology development efforts and promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence. It defines and executes the global process engineering vision in alignment with corporate strategy, leads multi-site innovation programs involving next-generation manufacturing technologies, and helps develop organizational capabilities through mentoring and knowledge sharing. The position also collaborates with R&D, equipment manufacturers, and business units; oversees compliance with global regulatory and quality guidelines; and represents the company in industry working groups and standards bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 12 years of relevant experience.
• World-class expertise in semiconductor or hardware process development and manufacturing strategy.
• Excellent visionary leadership, strategic planning, and change management skills.
• Innovative mindset with mastery of big data analytics, digital manufacturing technologies, and automation trends.
• Strong global business acumen and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and influence skills at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global process engineering vision in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Lead high-impact, multi-site process innovation programs involving next-generation manufacturing technologies.
• Drive collaboration with R&D, equipment manufacturers, and business units to pioneer advanced process capabilities.
• Oversee compliance with global regulatory and quality guidelines for process engineering practices.
• Develop organizational capabilities through mentoring, talent development, and knowledge sharing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and represent the company in industry working groups and standards bodies.
• Foster continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal