Process Engineer

Plexus Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,600 - 105,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Plexus is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical expertise across manufacturing processes, optimize production for efficiency and quality, and support new product introduction. You will train teams and ensure manufacturability while adhering to standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem‑solving, and applying statistical methods to improve yield and cycle times. A Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis capabilities.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control software advantageous.
• Ability to work across disciplines and develop cross‑functional relationships.
• Understanding of structured design and process development.
• Ability to build good working relationships with teams and customers.
• Lab tools/test equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Manufacturing solutions that are high‑quality, cost‑appropriate and meet customer requirements.
• Utilize appropriate tools to perform creation, analysis and verification tasks.
• Demonstrate expertise across multiple phases of the Plexus manufacturing process where applicable.
• Work independently within at least one process area for manufacturing processes or product development.
• Produce comprehensive project documentation in line with quality and change management guidelines.

Skills

Intermediate Computer Skills

Decision Making

Verbal and Written Communications

Analytical and Statistical Analysis

Statistical Process Control Software

Cross-Discipline Development Knowledge

Structured Design

Team Relationships

Lab Tools Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years related experience

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $105,800.00

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Purpose Statement

The Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves offering guidance on best practices and equipment, optimizing production for efficiency and quality, training various teams, and supporting ongoing production activities. They also ensure the manufacturability of new products while adhering to standards and lead new product introduction processes.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Develops Manufacturing solutions / Provide services that are high-quality, cost-appropriate, and satisfy the customer's requirements while establishing an area of technical specialty and mentoring others on the team (in-discipline).
• Utilizes appropriate tools and equipment to perform necessary work including creation, analysis, and verification.
• Demonstrates expertise in multiple phases/ processes of the full Plexus Manufacturing process/ product Requirements & Specifications as it applies to their role.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently within at least one phase/ process for the Manufacturing Process/ Product, without direction from mentors or functional management, as it applies to their role.
• Produces comprehensive project documentation in accordance with the quality and change management procedures and guidelines, as it applies to their role.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Intermediate Decision Making, Problem Solving Skills
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communications Skills
• Strong Analytical and statistical analysis Skills; Statistical Process Control Software Skills
• Proactive and Basic Cross-Discipline Development Knowledge
• Understand Structured Design
• Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and customers
• Lab tool/ test/measurement equipment experience preferred

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.