Process Engineer I

Fujifilm•Santa Clara, CA

38d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Process Engineer-I will play a key role in sustaining and supporting the existing 24/7 Back-End Assembly production, driving continuous improvement to support quality, cost and delivery goal, as well as supporting next generation product development and various R&D projects. This role will utilize engineering and statistical approaches to perform problem solving, process optimization and identifying key parameters for the process. Knowledge: Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Job Complexity: Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships. Supervision: Normally receives general instructions on routine work (with minimal supervision for day-to-day production support), detailed instructions on new projects and assignments. Experience: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Requirements

BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or related field
2 or more years’ experience with high precision assembly/manufacturing, including extensive experience with process automation
Must be hands-on
Requires on-site presence
Engineering approach and SPC knowledge
Organizational skills to track and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
Exceptional interpersonal skills with production technicians, supervisor/leads, other engineers, as well as management
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including, but not limited to, presentations, reports, and process documentation
Ability to leverage and delegate responsibility when managing capable professionals
Good problem identification and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in dispense systems, such as Asymtek/Nordson dispense system
Experience in pick and place tool, e.g. Datacon
Familiar with statistical analysis software, such as JMP, Minitab

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day production, e.g. interacting with supervisors, technicians, operators, and other engineers to dispose of lots, identify faulty tools, provide technical support, and correct processing errors.
Continuous process monitoring (SPC, yield), including data analysis, identifying trends, finding root causes on excursions and finding solutions to correct the problem and improve the process
Drive use of problem-solving methodologies (e.g. FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, QFD and Design of Experiments) across manufacturing community
Work with Failure Analysis group to analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
Prepare/update process documentation and provide operator training and qualification
Work closely with development engineering and manufacturing to drive process improvements for Assembly Operations for improvement in yield, output, cost and safety
Manage the automation of current and new manufacturing processes, including outsource management of tooling and fixture design, development and build; and coordination with internal resources on tooling and fixture design and development.
Work with manufacturing, process development, facilities, quality assurance groups in developing requirements and recommendations for system modifications.
Develop project scopes, plan and manage the projects including schedules and budgets within area of expertise
Facilitate problem solving and brainstorming activities and participate in and support cross-functional teams.
Monitor material performance and evaluate material performance/fit for use
Support new product development and make recommendations for material selection, process requirements for assembly process
Good interpersonal skills, including working with cross-functional teams, productions, supervisors, peers, and management.
Capability in integrative thinking, results oriented, self-awareness, mentoring others, and willingness to make changes
Good communication skills. Can produce clear data, presentations, and reports, as well as oral presentations