Process Engineer Sr Neenah, WI Process Engineering

Plexus Corp.; Neenah, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer / Senior Process Engineer to provide technical guidance across the manufacturing process, driving quality improvements and supporting ongoing production activities.

The role involves leading root-cause analyses using a suite of lab techniques and mentoring engineers, with collaboration across R&D, design, quality, and manufacturing teams to turn FA insights into new product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years related experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced destructive and non-destructive failure analysis to determine root causes.
• Operate lab equipment and techniques such as SEM, X-ray CT, EDS, XRF, Ion Chromatography, SIR, Dye & Pry, and decapsulation.
• Establish, update, and scale failure analysis workflows and SOPs.
• Deliver clear, detailed technical reports and failure analysis presentations to stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Partner with R&D, design, quality, and manufacturing to feed FA insights into NPI.
• Maintain a tour-ready lab and organized storage of supplies and samples.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

SPC software

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Lab techniques

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SEM

X-ray CT

EDS

XRF

Ion Chromatography

SIR

Dye & Pry

Decapsulation

Micro-section

Job description

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:

$77,400.00 - $116,000.00

Purpose Statement:

This Failure Analysis Engineer Sr/Process Engineer Sr 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.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates effective communications (teleconference, email, and in-person) through interaction with customers (internal and external) regarding project technical subject matter.
• Demonstrates expertise in the full Plexus Manufacturing process on small to mid size projects, as it applies to their role.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently in multiple phases / processes of the Manufacturing Process, without direction from mentors or functional management, as it applies to their role.
• Root Cause Investigation - Execute advanced destructive and non-destructive failure analysis on failed components and PCBA's to determine exact root causes
• Lab & Equipment Operation - Manage and perform hands-on analysis using lab equipment/techniques such as SEM, 2D/3D uCT Xray, EDS, XRF, Ion Chromatography, C3, SIR, Micro-section, Dye & Pry, & De-Capsulation
• Procedure Development - Establish, update, and scale failure analysis workflows & standard operating procedures
• Technical Communication - Deliver clear, detailed technical reports and failure analysis presentations to internal stakeholders, management, and external customers
• Mentorship & Guidance - Provide technical guidance, training, and oversight to junior engineers & technicians
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with R&D, design, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams to feed FA insights back into new product development (NPI)
• Lab Leadership - Ensure the lab is 'tour ready' at all times and that lab supplies and testing samples are stored in an organized and controlled manner, and stay current on industry trends, techniques, & standards relative to failure analysis

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 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
• Intermediate Cross-Discipline Development Knowledge
• Strong understand Structured Design
• Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and customers
• Lab tool/ test/measurement equipment experience preferred

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.