Process Engineer

TTM•North Jackson, OH

About The Position

The Process Engineer will develop and improve plating and chemical processes for the production of printed circuit boards. Duties include design, layout, and improvement of assigned processes, monitoring overall process performance and developing solutions to a broad range of technical issues. The Process Engineer will collaborate across the organization on efforts involving design for manufacturability and cost savings. The process engineer will also be responsible for overseeing the throughput efficiency and safety of current manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Requires ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Working knowledge of Lean methodologies and SPC
Strong project management and structured problem solving with the ability to make data-based and ethical decisions
Capability for designing and analyzing experiments utilizing statistical tools
Capital equipment selection, installation and qualification experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including strong verbal, writing and presentation skills
Ability to lead and participate effectively in cross-functional teams
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
Experience in applying engineering concepts to solve problems.
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Processors and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience is preferred
Experience in wet etch processes, plating and other related chemical processes desired
Previous printed circuit board experience desired

Responsibilities

Initiates actions to resolve problems and improve process performance
Establishes performance measures and metrics, analyzes metrics to identify and implement process improvements.
Prepares reports, flow diagrams and charts to propose process enhancements
Utilizes a structured engineering approach to deploy best practices for process control and to improve yields
Initiates and/or updates documentation of processes into work instructions, training guides and/or certification tests
Ensures the process is cost efficient and performs at the optimum level of throughput and quality to meet customer and company requirements
Compares existing manufacturing practices with external benchmarks and industry best practices and proposes appropriate improvements.
Maintains knowledge on current industry standards
Leads capital project efforts to resolve production capacity and technology capability issues
Collaborates across the organization to meet customer quality and delivery requirements
Participates in internal design reviews to ensure compatibility of processing techniques to meet customer needs
Assumes responsibility for safety and environmental monitoring of processes