Process Engineer-200MM

S.E.H. America•Vancouver, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

SEH America is recruiting for a Process Engineer to be a part of building the foundation of modern electronics. SEH America is located in Vancouver, Washington, and is one of 13 Shin-Etsu Handotai Group (SEH) facilities worldwide. SEH is the global leader in manufacturing silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. Our philosophy centers on a commitment to excellence, quality of service and product, and a safe working environment. We prioritize employee health and wellness, believing it contributes to our success. SEH America offers a generous benefits plan, including medical and dental options, vision insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, paid time off, company-paid leave programs, education assistance, subsidized childcare and meals, and various recognition and perk programs. This role requires candidates to be legally authorized for employment in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship. The 200MM Process Engineer will use a hands-on approach to identify opportunities for improving the silicon wafer production process in a high-volume manufacturing facility. The primary function is to enhance safety, quality, yield, productivity, and cost by collaborating with operators, technicians, and peers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Material or similar engineering discipline).
Minimum 3 years "hands-on" experience in an engineering role utilizing statistical data analysis tools and techniques.
Knowledge of SPC is essential.
Thrives working in a fast-pace and data driven environment where multi-tasking is essential.
Well-versed in Microsoft Office Products such as Outlook, Word, Excel.
Capable of learning new programs as well as proprietary company systems.
Skilled at gathering, analyzing, and interpreting process data to make sound decisions.
Proficient at creating clear and concise presentations, reports, and process documentation.
Able to maintain a professional presence with all levels of the organization.
Strong verbal skills needed to convey technical information to all levels within the company.
Must also be confident giving presentations to executive management.
Respects the viewpoints of others.
Able to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and diplomacy.
Able to travel abroad for process investigations at other facilities (approximately 1 week/year).
Must be able to get a passport and travel to Japan.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
Project management skills displaying leadership and deadline achievement.
Experience with JMP.

Responsibilities

Monitor process data and respond appropriately to maintain quality, yield, and productivity.
Optimize production costs wherever possible.
Conduct engineering tests.
Use data to quantify results and determine best solutions.
Provide technical expertise and project management with a hands-on approach.
Use sound judgment when determining priorities and balancing daily process/production support, project-related tasks, and outside department requests.
Analyze and interpret information using statistical methods to generate data-driven process improvement actions.
Lead or participate in root cause analysis or assist with Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA) as needed to provide recommendations, improvements, and corrective actions.
Identify and address safety risks within the production environment.
Collaborate with other groups to meet specific department and company goals.
Troubleshoot equipment and process failures and work with maintenance and production to resolve the problem.
Use lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
Understand, follow, and maintain detailed procedures and documentation as required by the company.
Provide support and feedback to audits by customers, ISO, and internal auditors.
Maintain positive and productive working relationships with employees and leadership staff throughout the company.
Adhere to SEHA Guiding Principles and participate in continuous improvement activities.
Perform other projects and tasks as directed.