Process Engineer III

QUANTUM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC • Fremont, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today! UCT is looking for a talented Process Engineer III to join us in Fremont, CA! The Process Engineer III leads and manages site-level engineering activities, including process development, equipment design, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides technical leadership for new product introductions, equipment installations, and yield optimization while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. The Process Engineer III collaborates with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.

Requirements

• Assessing processes for their relevance and assessing the adequacy of engineering equipment.
• Reviewing existing data (also lab analyses) to identify and interpret trends as well as to determine if more research or types of information need to be collected.
• Designing, installing, and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
• Preparing reports, flow diagrams and charts.
• Assessing the availability of raw materials and the safety and environmental impact of the plant.
• Managing the cost and time constraints of projects and tasks.
• Working closely with Quality and Operations as well as other Engineers to monitor and improve the efficiency, output, and safety of a plant.
• Ensuring processes work at optimum levels, to the right rate and quality of output, to meet supply needs.
• Ensuring that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
• Working closely with other specialists, including scientists responsible for the quality control of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products; Engineers responsible for plant maintenance; commercial colleagues on product specifications and production schedules; and the operating crew.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry or Physics.
• 4+ years related experience in high-technology manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or higher degree, or equivalent post-graduate education in above subjects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates or leads in tactical process development at local site for new capabilities and yield improvement for UCT and its customers.
• Applying the principles of mass, momentum, and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, scheme, and detailed design.
• Supporting the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
• Works with senior staff to develop large NPI projects and new equipment installs by applying their specific customer expertise.
• Serves as technical lead for local site for peers by giving technical guidance and resources for tactical technical problems.
• Work closely with Sales to interface with the customer in support of new and existing business activities.
• Work closely with Operations Site managers and Sales to deploy Engineering solutions including technical problem solving, work instruction issues, and other Engineering activities as needed.
• Proven experience in Kaizen concepts, Lean Manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

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