Process Development Engineer (TERADYNE, Agoura Hills, CA)

Teradyne•Agoura Hills, CA

3d•$98,300 - $157,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Development Engineer will work with project teams across a range of projects to help move new products from the concept stage through final transfer to contract manufacturers. This role involves collaborating with engineering groups to resolve design issues early in the new product development cycle, working with the NPI team for timely transfer to volume manufacturing, and building electro-mechanical assemblies to develop assembly process flows and identify potential risks. The engineer will also create detailed assembly process documents, design and qualify assembly tools and fixtures, assist in evaluating and resolving product assembly issues, work with suppliers on packaging solutions, and train personnel on assembly methods. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with other department projects as required.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years of related work experience in a manufacturing engineering position.
A strong mechanical aptitude with an eagerness to comprehend how things go together and a willingness to offer ideas for improving the overall product design.
Knowledge of developing assembly processes flows from solid models, bills of material and other available design information.
Knowledge of creating and maintaining detailed product assembly instructions.
Experience developing mechanical tools and fixtures used in the assembly of mechanical and electro-mechanical products.
Ability to design and document parts and assemblies in SolidWorks.
Experience with Teamcenter.
Experience with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite of tools, including: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work full-time, on-site, in our Agoura Hills, CA facility.
Ability to travel domestically/internationally as needed (0-10%).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with other engineering groups to identify and resolve design issues as early as possible in the new product development cycle.
Working with the NPI team to enable a timely transfer of new products to volume manufacturing.
Building various electro-mechanical assemblies to develop the assembly process flow and identify any assembly risks that may lead to product failures.
Creating detailed assembly process documents for pilot production teams and contract manufacturers.
Identifying the need, then designing and qualifying assembly tools and fixtures used in the assembly of products.
Assisting in the evaluation of product assembly issues and collaborating with other groups to identify the cause and implement corrective actions.
Working with suppliers to design and validate the packaging solutions used with new products.
Training various personnel on the proper methods to assemble products.
Assisting in the completion of other department projects as required.