Process Engineer

Cochlear; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Brisbane is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Process Engineering team at Newstead. You will develop stable manufacturing processes for new and existing Cochlear products, supporting quality, yield and network optimisation.

You will work with cross functional groups to drive process validation, equipment installation, and documentation in line with Cochlear's QMS. Relevant SMT/Semiconductor cleanroom experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have tertiary qualifications in engineering and manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to develop and introduce manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver project milestones.
• Experience in equipment and process validation and documentation.
• Ability to analyse data and perform statistics to drive decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Support process introductions, equipment installation, and documentation per QMS.
• Coordinate testing and reporting of validation results and characterisation data.
• Relocate or replicate processes to optimise the manufacturing network.
• Plan experiments and troubleshoot processes and equipment for performance.
• Prepare work packages with clear objectives for complex programs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Process Development

Statistical Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

MINITAB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The Opportunity

We are offering a permanent position for a Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering team as part of our Cochlear Brisbane Operations division based in Newstead.

As part of a larger cohort of Engineering talent, the Process Engineer will work collaboratively with a diverse group of people to develop stable and reliable manufacturing processes for new and existing products, support quality, yield and efficiency initiatives or execute manufacturing network optimisation projects to expand Cochlear's manufacturing capabilities to help our recipients Hear now. And always.

Please note: we are particularity looking for professionals who have experience in either Semiconductor Cleanroom AND/OR Surface Mount Technology

Semiconductor Cleanroom

Experience introducing Semiconductor Cleanroom processes such as:

• Semiconductor die attachment
• Plasma Cleaning
• Wirebonding
• Semiconductor encapsulation
• Standard test steps for the above processes such as wirebond pull-testing, component shear testing etc.

Surface Mount Technology

Experience introducing Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes (Screen Printing, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow), experience in optimisation, work package ownership and new product introduction for SMT assembly processes such as:

• Solder paste screen printing
• Solder Paste Inspection (SPI)
• Component Pick and Place
• Reflow soldering
• Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Global Supply Chain and R&D project execution by developing and implementing safe, scalable, stable, and robust manufacturing processes across the manufacturing network for new and commercially already available product.
• Support the introduction of new processes, equipment and materials, including equipment installation, calibration, WH&S assessments and associated technical and process documentation (e.g. Work Instructions, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) in accordance to Cochlear's QMS requirements.
• Support the execution and documentation of process validation builds, co-ordinate testing of characterisation, verification and validation units and compile, analyse, and report on results.
• Responsible for meeting the manufacturing network optimisation strategy by relocating/duplicating processes across the manufacturing network, in line with project objectives, target and timeline within the area of expertise.
• Support the development and execution of experimentation and testing to enable characterisation, optimization and troubleshooting of processes and equipment. You will be required to document results and analysis of such testing, drawing conclusions leading to effective technical resolution.
• You will plan and develop engineering work packages concerned with unique problems or team challenges, which have an important impact on moderate to large programs.

About You.

As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Must Haves:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical / Electrical / Biomedical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Shall have proven experience developing and introducing manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment and process validation.
• Shall have the ability to analyse test data and perform complex statistical analysis to make sound data driven decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Ideal:

• Experience in a process development role within a highly regulated industry (Medical Device and/or Electronics Manufacturing industry experience preferred).
• Familiar with Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of DFSS/DMAIC tools, KT Problem Solving & Decision Making, PDCA and DOE's and applying these tools in the characterization, optimization and troubleshooting of process equipment and technology performance.
• Experience working with statistical software (e.g. MINITAB) is desirable for this role.

How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

Desired Skills and Experience

The Process Engineer will work collaboratively with a diverse group of people to develop stable and reliable manufacturing processes for new and existing products