Process Engineer

Spectrum Control; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Control in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Process Engineer to drive transformation of our manufacturing capabilities for higher power and higher frequency solutions. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to ensure products meet customer specifications and improve processes across fabrication.

The right candidate will develop new manufacturing processes, qualify materials, reduce variation with SPC and Six Sigma, and support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years minimum relevant experience.
• Experience in microelectronics fabrication and QA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new manufacturing processes in support of new product designs.
• Evaluate, qualify and document new processes and materials selection.
• Determine manufacturability during the product design review phase.
• Analyze and implement opportunities for First Pass Yield improvements.
• Reduce process variation using SPC and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Define and manage Capital Equipment plans from equipment specification through qualification testing and release for production use.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support in fixturing, tooling, thick film and thin film technologies as well as other process areas.
• Identify, implement and track productivity improvement opportunities for labor savings and material cost reductions.
• Support cross functional Continuous Improvement efforts including Kaizen events, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Mistake Proofing, Value Stream Mapping and eliminating Non Value-Added activities.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Six Sigma

DOE methodology

Process capability analysis

Kaizen / Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related

Tools

CAD software

machining

quality control equipment

electroplating

thin film deposition

dicing

network analyzers

Job description

## Process EngineerApplylocations: Ann Arbor, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101528At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a **3-day weekend**. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on **day 1** of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!**JOB SUMMARY:** A Process Engineer working in our fabrication facility in Ann Arbor, MI will help drive the transformation of our manufacturing capabilities to deliver higher power and higher frequency solutions for our customers. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on empowering the fabrication team to drive to the new capabilities we need to meet our mission.Responsibilities include developing new manufacturing processes and providing continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes for products while working with Design Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to ensure products meet customer specifications. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Become a technology leader in microelectronics fabrication processes, electronic assembly, and RF testing.* Develop new manufacturing processes in support of new product designs. Evaluate, qualify and document new processes and materials selection. Determine manufacturability during the product design review phase.* Analyze and implement opportunities for First Pass Yield improvements by developing new processes, assembly methods and tooling as required.* Reduce process variation using Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis and six sigma methodologies.* Define and manage Capital Equipment plans from equipment specification through justification, qualification testing and release for production use. Specify process equipment for new process and product development projects as well as existing manufacturing processes for efficiency improvements in throughput, labor, and/or capacity.* Provide manufacturing engineering support in fixturing, tooling, thick film and thin film technologies as well as other process areas.* Identify, implement and track productivity improvement opportunities for labor savings and material cost reductions.* Conduct failure analysis through root cause identification and implement corrective actions.* Support cross functional Continuous Improvement efforts including Kaizen events, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Mistake Proofing, Value Stream Mapping and eliminating Non Value-Added activities.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or other relevant discipline (or tangible equivalent experience).* 1-3 years minimum relevant experience**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Experience in microelectronics, soldering, manufacturing, CAD software, machining, quality control, thin film deposition, dicing, electroplating, or network analyzers.* Statistical Process Control* Six Sigma experience* Process capability analysis* PFMEA/DFMEA* DOE methodology**WORK ENVIRONMENT:*** Office/Cubicle within a Manufacturing FacilityEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)