Equipment Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing or modifying manufacturing processes to increase product performance, improve manufacturing efficiency, and boost profits. This position works closely with design engineers, equipment vendors, program managers, marketing, and quality engineers to support the development of new electromechanical products. They are responsible for providing the overall process design and suggesting measures to improve product design for manufacturability. This includes the development of new equipment and process flows as well as developing cost estimates for labor and capital. They will also provide ongoing sustaining support to production lines at our global make sites.

General Responsibilities

1. Participate in the development of new production processes and/or adapt existing production processes for assembly, calibration, and testing.
2. Define specifications for production equipment and interact with mechanization (in-house) and/or equipment suppliers to ensure equipment will meet specifications.
3. Participate in global new product development project teams to enable successful launch of new products.
4. Collaborate with other departments on process specifications, quality aspects, product specifications, and continuity of equipment.
5. Influence product designs during new product development phase to ensure economical and defect-free manufacture.
6. Develop new or improved manufacturing and testing processes that are necessary to achieve the performance and cost requirements of future device applications.
7. Assist with the setting up of sample lines and process development equipment.
8. Participate in advanced quality planning activities.
9. Arrange functional requirements, review designs, and debug/qualify new high-volume assembly/test equipment or tooling.
10. Transfer knowledge to make site personnel.
11. Support improvement projects to reduce cycle time, defects, and manufacturing costs.
12. Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure processes are capable, have sufficient controls in place, can meet our delivery requirements, and meet our cost targets.
13. Evaluate Sensata’s and suppliers technical capabilities including tooling design, build experience, maintenance program, processes and process controls, cell automation (if required), quality control systems, and material knowledge.
14. Participate in evaluation and equipment selection, potentially including injection molding machine.

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e., Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written, and presentation.
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve results.
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.