Process Engineer

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for continued growth and education

Job summary

A leading lighting control company based in Austin, Texas is seeking an Engineering Process Owner to oversee the Ketra packaging line. This role involves mastering assembly and testing processes while leading and developing the team. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic organization that values innovation, quality, and professional growth with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronic or mechanical design or process engineering in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.
• Experience working with wire bonding or wedge bonding, or similar semiconductor assembly.
• Data & Systems proficiency (experience with SQL or MES systems a plus).
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of Emitter Line KPIs and daily production rates.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for routine issues.
• Prompt escalation, containment, and resolution of quality issues.
• Continuous improvement of standard work and manufacturing processes.
• 3rd Tier troubleshooting for machines and quality issues.
• Continuous improvement of standard work and manufacturing processes.
• Execute projects to decrease time standards, improve cost metrics, and increase uptime.
• Coordinate with advanced manufacturing and engineering teams to onboard new equipment.
• Review designs as Design for Manufacturing stakeholder for new full-spectrum light engines.
• Provide run evaluations and product feedback to engineering.
• Advocate for product changes to improve clean room KPIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Flexibility in learning technologies

Data & Systems Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing preferred)

GPA 3.00 minimum

Tools

SQL or MES systems

Job description

Overview

At Lutron's Austin Manufacturing Facility, we’re seeking a hands‑on onsite Engineering Process Owner to lead and elevate the Ketra advanced packaging line—the heartbeat of our high‑performance, full‑ spectrum lighting technology. In this highly visible role, you’ll become the expert on the Ketra product, mastering the assembly and testing processes from advanced packaging through downstream operations. You’ll dive deep into precision equipment like LED/Die attach machines and wire bonders, understand the quality standards that ensure flawless performance in the field, and apply manufacturing best practices within a cleanroom, high‑precision environment. As the primary stakeholder for emitter line performance, you’ll lead from the front—owning results, developing a process technician, and coaching line leaders and operators—while interfacing directly with engineering, operations, and company leadership. This is a high‑exposure opportunity to shape the future of advanced lighting manufacturing while growing your technical and leadership influence.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of Emitter Line KPIs and daily production rates
• Communication of issues to plant stakeholders
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for routine issues affecting Emitter Line metrics
• Prompt escalation, containment, and resolution of quality issues
• 3rd Tier response for machine troubleshooting and quality issues
• Continuous improvement of standard work and manufacturing processes
• Execution of projects to decrease time standards, improve cost metrics, and increase room uptime
• Coordinate with advanced manufacturing and engineering teams to on‑board new equipment and communicate progress to plant stakeholders
• Serve as reviewer and Design for Manufacturing stakeholder on new designs of full‑ spectrum light engines
• Provide high‑quality run evaluations and product feedback to engineering
• Advocate for product changes to improve clean room KPIs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing preferred)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned
• 5+ years of experience in electronic or mechanical design or process engineering in manufacturing environment
• Data & Systems Proficiency (experience with SQL or MES systems a plus)
• Ability to adapt & learn new technologies, high degree of flexibility
• Experience working with wire bonding or wedge bonding, or similar semiconductor assembly strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of MIL‑STD‑883 and standards strongly preferred
• Problem‑Solving mindset
• Strong Communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people‑centric, technology‑driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

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