Process Engineer

apexmicrotechnology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Microtechnology in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement in cost, sustainability and new product development within our high-precision analog manufacturing environment.

You will program and sustain manual and automated assembly equipment, partner with design and outside vendors, and apply statistical methods to drive quality and cost reductions while enabling smooth ramp of new designs to production.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficient with CAD design tools and 2D/3D drafting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Authorized to access export-controlled information (U.S. Person).

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement for high-volume, high-precision production.
• Configure, program, and sustain assembly machines (epoxy, solder, die attach, wire-bond, etc.).
• Identify and drive cost down initiatives.
• Collaborate with consultants, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Manage documentation changes and internal change orders.
• Apply statistical tools to identify quality and cost improvements.
• Lead corrective action plans and verification.
• Support design for manufacturability and transition to production.
• Perform FMEAs as required.

Skills

CAD design tools

Analytical skills

Excel / MS Office

Teamwork / communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

General Position Summary

The Process Engineer will report to the Director of Operations and support the execution of manufacturing goals by leading continuous improvement on cost, process sustainability and new product/process developments.

Essential functions and Responsibilities

• Driving and sustaining continuous improvement for volume manufacture of high precision and high power microelectronic analog products.
• Configuring, programming, operating, qualifying, and sustaining the operation of manual and automated assembly machines (epoxy, solder, die attach, pick-n-place, wire-bonding, plasma cleaning, etc.)
• Identifying and driving cost down initiatives.
• Working with outside consultants, suppliers and contract manufacturers to identify and develop process and sustain/improve current equipment capabilities.
• Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of customer and engineering documentation changes and internal change orders.
• Utilizes statistical tools to identify quality and/or cost improvements.
• Driving internal and external corrective action plans.
• Working closely with Design team to ensure the smooth transition of new designs into production, including supporting pilot runs and full manufacturing ramp up.
• Performing process level FMEAs as required.
• Performing Design for Manufacturability and working with Engineering on Design Rules.
• Performs other related duties as requested or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Material Science or Electrical Engineering
• Proficient in CAD design tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent technical, conceptual, and analytical skills
• Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Data driven with proven ability to apply scientific and engineering concept
• Must be authorized to access export-controlled information and meet the definition of a U.S. Person in accordance with U.S. export control laws and regulations. “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, and asylees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in die attach, wire bonding, SMT, hermetic/non-hermetic sealing, and soldering
• Experience with electronic materials, including conductive epoxies, encapsulates, solders, and ceramic substrates
• Experience configuring, programming, operating, qualifying, and sustaining the operation of automated manufacturing systems
• Proficient in statistical analysis
• BS in Material Science