Process Engineer - Chemical II

TTM • San Diego, CA

14d • $67,577 - $112,629

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCBs”). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. The Process Engineer - Chemical is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of chemical processes used to produce printed circuit boards, specifically in the drill, lamination and plating departments. This includes application engineering of processes developed by suppliers that are planned for use at TTM, installation of these processes and or equipment, establishment of operating conditions to produce product, daily monitoring of process conditions, and performing failure mode effect analysis to determine failure points of the process.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job
• Knowledge and application of statistical techniques for process control
• Knowledge and application of failure mode effect analysis techniques as applied to both process development and process improvement
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds without straining
• Minimum of one year experience in a Manufacturing setting preferred. Printed circuit boards is a plus
• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree
• Must have a general knowledge of methods used to training people in the operation and theory of the processes they operate
• Must have or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
• Subject matter expert in area of responsibility or working knowledge of several technical areas.
• Applies advanced technical principles to complete medium to complex tasks.
• May provide input on group’s technical direction.
• Follows set processes/protocols.
• Works on assignments of medium to complex level.
• Structures project plans and manages cost-effective execution of tasks.
• Errors may result in serious delays and/or departmental consequences.
• Meets goals with some direction/ supervision.
• Important player on large technical projects and programs.
• Uses discretion to help design and implement solutions to somewhat complex problems.
• Typically expects 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s; 3+ years of experience with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 1+ years of experience.
• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Responsibilities

• Research availability of chemical processes to meet TTM technology needs
• Write a project plan for process implementation
• Implement process and perform failure mode effect analysis to establish correct operating conditions
• Write all necessary procedures and instructions for process operation, maintenance and safety
• Monitor process operation on a daily basis to assure consistency
• Perform failure analysis and root cause analysis when product/process problems occur
• Perform analyses on the processes when required

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.
• An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
• Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees