Process Engineer

Arris • Berkeley, CA

18d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an early-career, hands-on manufacturing role focused on developing molding processes and making parts. The Process Engineer takes new customer parts from their first production shot through a stable, repeatable process, delivers parts on schedule, and plans and runs experiments to improve manufacturing outcomes. The role is based on-site in Berkeley, California, and involves spending workdays on the manufacturing floor. A couple of years of experience is preferred, though strong new graduates interested in hands-on work will be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of experience; a couple of years is preferred, and strong new graduates may be considered.
• A hands-on, builder’s mindset and preference for making parts at the machine.
• Grit, dependability, and willingness to work hard and see problems through.
• Practical experimental judgment and the ability to draw clear conclusions from tests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work as a team player and involve others when needed.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined under ITAR: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee, due to work on ITAR-controlled U.S. defense programs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on manufacturing experience, especially in molding, composites, or tooling.
• Design of experiments (DOE) experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Take new customer parts from first shot to a dialed-in, repeatable process and deliver parts on schedule.
• Plan and run experiments, make parts, measure results, and report clear recommendations.
• Keep the process running day to day, including setup, changeovers, maintenance coordination, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot part defects and process drift at the machine, and document effective solutions.
• Work independently and involve design, tooling, materials, and quality teams as needed to complete production work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
• Pre-tax commuter benefits program.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Healthy snacks, sparkling water, and peanut butter pretzels.

What This Job Offers

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