Process Engineer - Chemical

TTM Technologies•San Diego, CA

2d•$69,388 - $115,647•Onsite

About The Position

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
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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year experience in a Manufacturing setting preferred.
Printed circuit boards is a plus
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.

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
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.
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.