Process Engineer

AdvancedPCB•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing production processes, improving product quality, and ensuring efficiency across all stages of PCB fabrication. This position may require working weekends on occasion to perform evaluations, verify PM aspects and support the department Supervisor’s on process or equipment concerns. This position will report to the Engineering Manager & Director of Operations.

Requirements

Must possess a Science Degree in a related field or extensive experience in the field and/or a combination thereof.
Computer literate and technically inclined.
Willingness to travel occasionally to the other sister facilities for training and/or support.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or 3-5 Years related experience in Process Engineering, or in a PCB manufacturing.
Proven experience in chemical process engineering, preferably in the PCB manufacturing industry.
Strong knowledge of chemical processes such as etching, plating, and surface treatment.
Proficiency in process simulation software and statistical analysis tools.
Proficiency in statistical analysis and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards) and environmental regulations.
Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD tools and process simulation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Engineering considerations in the Plating and Wet Process areas. This includes process recommendation and modification. It will likely involve Engineering considerations in other departments as well.
Assisting the area Supervisors in process procedures and training of employees.
Leading the quality improvement initiatives within the above stated departments.
Working with Supervisors to correct quality related issues & perform root cause analysis for process failures.
Leading productivity, cost, safety and waste minimization enhancements within the areas.
Conducting process / operator audits within the above stated departments to determine if variations to the procedure have been introduced. This will require attention to detail.
Working and communicating with Vendors on issues and product considerations
Communicating and working with Maintenance, Vendors, Production employees and the Lab / WWT on a routine basis.
Supporting Manufacturing in whatever means necessary.
Learn to operate the equipment in the associated departments. Must become proficient as an operator to ensure working knowledge of the processes that you must control.
Other responsibilities as required by the Engineering Manager & Director of Operations.
Assures manufacturing processes are running per procedure or in accordance with engineering tests.
Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow diagrams.
Must be willing to field phone calls, regarding process issues, even when you are not at the facility. Efforts will be made to minimize disruptions of your personal time; however, because you will become the subject matter expert in your assigned department, there will be times in which you will be the only person that will have a viable answer.
Must have the discipline to document procedural enhancements and/or new process implementations in such a way that the knowledge is easily passed on to either subsequent Engineers or Manufacturing Employees. The knowledge that you acquire and/or implement is the property of Advanced Circuits. It is your responsibility to transpose that knowledge into an official written document.
Must have the ability to absorb and to provide peer constructive criticisms regarding the data that you and/or other Engineers produce. All data must be transparent and easily accessible to Management and other Engineers.
Ability to interface with CAM, Customers and other Engineers to communicate process capabilities and production process limitations.
Understand that this position is not only technical in nature but is also a support staff to the production process. If there are questions from the Operator Level, you are obligated to provide assistance or guidance to help resolve the issue.
Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and quality.