Process Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field, plus at least two years of related experience; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• At least two years performing failure analysis of electrical components, including sample preparation and SEM inspection.
• A valid driver's license and ability to travel between local sites in varying weather conditions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with chemicals and equipment used in a chemical and physical testing laboratory.
• Basic computer proficiency for data entry, documentation, and instrument controls.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and eligibility to submit for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance or applicable access if required by program needs after an offer is accepted.
• Because the role requires operating a company vehicle, employment is contingent on maintaining a valid U.S. driver's license and passing a satisfactory motor vehicle record review.
• Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, plus at least two years of related experience in a physical or chemical testing laboratory.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-600, MIL-PRF-580, and/or MIL-STD-883.
• Expert knowledge of IPC-A-600, IPC-6010 series, and related standards.
• Expertise in failure analysis of integrated circuits, hybrids, capacitors, and other electrical components.
• Expertise preparing PWBs and electrical components for inspection and investigation, including sample isolation, mounting, polishing, grinding, and etching.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of manufacturing electrical components or PWBs.
• Demonstrated creativity in failure investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support physical and chemical laboratory activities, including sampling, sample preparation, analysis, interpretation of results, and reporting.
• Perform and support SEM, SEM-EDS, XRF, cross-sectioning, metallurgical analysis, hardness testing, and microscopic examination.
• Support investigations of new materials for aerospace applications.
• Conduct physical, chemical, and electrical failure-analysis investigations using varied technologies and provide data-based root-cause determinations.
• Conduct routine and non-routine IPC and PWB inspections.
• Maintain and repair test equipment and apparatuses.
• Author technical reports, test procedures, and presentations.
• Perform validation studies on new methods and equipment.
• Work safely with chemicals, cryogenics, adhesives, laboratory instruments, hand tools, and power tools in laboratory, cleanroom, machine shop, and production environments.
• Document and complete assignments accurately and promptly with minimal supervision.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives related to laboratory capabilities, efficiency, and data quality.
• Travel locally between Westminster, Boulder, and Broomfield campuses and perform temporary or permanent duties at those locations as needed.
• Operate company-owned vehicles.
• Support analysis in other laboratories, including thermal testing using TGA, DSX, TMA, DMA, and similar instruments.
• Operate and support other analytical instrumentation, including GCMS and FTIR.
• Support electrostatic-discharge testing and compliance.
• Conduct environmental testing, including vacuum, thermal cycling, elevated-temperature, and cryogenic-temperature testing.
• Mix, blend, apply, cure, and test adhesives, lubricants, and other specialized materials.
• Conduct mechanical-property testing at ambient, elevated, and cryogenic temperatures.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments, business units, capabilities units, and the company, and interact appropriately to support a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Other incentives may be available depending on position level and job specifics