Process Engineer

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy seeks a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain wave soldering and manufacturing processes at its TH facility. You will drive process improvements, monitor KPIs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality and production targets.

The role requires 2–5 years in process engineering, strong data analysis, and familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma, SPC, and DFMEA. On-site work in Denver, adventurous travel for regional projects may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in Electronics Manufacturing is a plus.
• 2–5 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with cross-regional manufacturing support or international travel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, maintain manufacturing and wave soldering processes.
• Monitor production metrics and identify deviations with corrective actions.
• Support lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and update SOPs, work instructions, and process flowcharts; train production teams on-site.
• Collaborate with quality and equipment teams to resolve process-related issues.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional

Data analysis

SOP training

DFMEA

Education

Bachelors in EE/ME/Manufacturing

Master in Electronics Manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MES

Job description

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Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes.AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, maintaining manufacturing processes, and wave soldering processes for in the TH facility . This role supports the implementation of process improvement initiatives, ensures process stability and efficiency, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve process-related issues, ultimately meeting production quality and efficiency targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in designing and validating manufacturing processes for new products and production lines, ensuring process feasibility and compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor daily production process performance (e.g., yield rate, cycle time, scrap rate), identify process deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and enhance process efficiency.
• Develop and update process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flowcharts, and provide on-site technical training to production teams.
• Collaborate with equipment and quality teams to resolve process-equipment compatibility issues and address quality defects caused by process factors.
• Participate in cross-regional process optimization projects, provide technical support to production sites in Malaysia, China, and the Philippines, and ensure consistent process execution.
• Collect and analyze process data using statistical tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA), and contribute to the development of process improvement plans.
• Support the Process Engineering Manager in managing process change requests and conducting process validation for production line modifications.
• Develop and validate wave soldering process parameters (temperature, conveyor speed, solder pot settings, etc.) for new and existing electronic assemblies.
• Troubleshoot wave soldering defects (e.g., cold joints, bridging, solder balls) using root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular process audits of wave soldering lines to ensure adherence to quality standards and SOPs.
• Support the installation, calibration, and maintenance of wave soldering equipment and related tools (e.g., fluxers, preheaters).
• Collaborate with design teams to provide DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) input for product design improvements related to wave soldering feasibility.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for wave soldering processes (yield, defect rate, equipment uptime) and implement lean manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives to drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., RoHS) and safety standards in wave soldering operations, including proper handling of solder materials and flux.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree in Electronics Manufacturing is a plus
• Professional certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) are a plus.
• 2–5 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive, electronics, or consumer goods industry preferred).
• Experience in supporting mass production process optimization and lean manufacturing projects is advantageous. Minimum 3 years of hands‑on wave soldering process engineering experience in electronic manufacturing (consumer electronics, automotive electronics, or PCB assembly preferred).
• Experience working in a multi‑regional manufacturing environment or supporting cross‑border production sites is a plus.
• Experience with cross‑regional manufacturing support or international travel for technical assignments is a plus.
• Prior experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma projects in electronic assembly is desirable.
• Proficiency in manufacturing process principles and optimization techniques, with knowledge of lean manufacturing, FMEA, SPC, and other process improvement tools.
• Basic data analysis skills, capable of using Excel, Minitab, or other statistical software to analyze process data.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) is preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, able to collaborate with production, quality, and equipment teams to resolve on‑site issues.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail, with the capacity to identify and address process problems proactively.
• Expertise in wave soldering process principles, including solder chemistry, thermal profiling, and defect analysis for electronic assemblies.
• Proficiency in using process validation tools (e.g., thermal profilers, solder paste inspection systems) and CAD software for assembly design review.
• Strong knowledge of electronic manufacturing standards (IPC‑A-610, IPC/JEDEC J-STD-001) and RoHS compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with experience in 8D or DMAIC methodologies for resolving manufacturing issues.
• Ability to create detailed process documentation (SOPs, work instructions) and train production personnel on technical procedures.