Process Engineer

ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks an on-site Process Engineer to own and optimize the Ketra advanced packaging line.

You will master assembly and testing from packaging through downstream operations, work with LED/Die attach machines and wire bonders, and ensure high-quality performance in a cleanroom setting. You will coach line leaders and technicians and collaborate with engineering and operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA across degrees earned.
• 5+ years in electronic or mechanical design or process engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with bonding methods or semiconductor assembly preferred.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-883 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emitter line KPIs and daily production rates.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Escalate and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Provide run evaluations and product feedback to engineering.
• Lead projects to reduce cycle times and costs.
• On-board new equipment with engineering teams.

Skills

Data & Systems Proficiency

Problem-Solving mindset

Strong Communication skills

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing engineering

GPA ≥ 3.0

Tools

Wire/Wedge Bonding

MIL-STD-883

Job description

Lutron Electronics Company, Inc

Process Engineer

US-TX-Austin

Job ID: 2025-4916

# of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering

Lutron - Austin Manufacturing Facility

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 Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing engineering or related discipline
• 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 reputationofunsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing ourworldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developingnew technologiesand services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find andretainthe 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.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Affinitive Action Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disabilityor genetics