Process Engineering Technician

Sensata Technologies; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sensata Technologies in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a Process Engineering Technician to support engineers in developing and launching next-generation aerospace and defense products. You will work with Process Development, Design, Quality, Test, and Manufacturing teams on prototype builds, process development, qualification, and production readiness.

Responsibilities include analyzing malfunctions in control systems, supporting sample builds, validating tooling, performing engineering tests, and

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience or knowledge of the role.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results.
• Holds self‑accountable to achieving goals and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Responsibilities

• Support NPD prototype builds, process development, and validation activities for aerospace and defense sensors and controls products.
• Assist Process Development Engineers with APQP deliverables, manufacturing process development, testing, and product industrialization.
• Build and test prototype hardware, collect and analyze process data, and maintain engineering documentation.
• Support qualification activity, FAI activities, production readiness reviews, and manufacturing launches.
• Collaborate across engineering, quality, operations, and program teams to successfully transition new products into production.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Accountability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Process Engineering Technician provides technical support to engineers to achieve improvements in in accordance with operational and production processes. The position supports the development and launch of next‑generation aerospace and defense products. This role works closely with Process Development Engineers, Design Engineers, Quality Engineers, Test Engineers, and Manufacturing teams to support prototype builds, process development activities, qualification, and production readiness efforts.

General Responsibilities

• Leads analyzing the malfunctions and deviations of control systems to identify and resolve problems.
• Supports the engineering team on sample builds
• Ensures tooling and equipment validation with engineering.
• Performs engineering tests.
• Ensures the developtment of testing and data analysis.
• Runs cycle time studies that identifies potential bottlenecks.
• Resolves irregularities in the process of the manufacturing equipment.
• Performs analysis and prepares reports using metrics obtained from monitoring using raw data, trends and other reports.
• Performs technical issues and trains other employees in the team.
• Advises on analysis and reports on metrics obtained from tracking using raw data, trends and other reports.

Experience / Qualifications

• Relevant work experience or knowledge of the role
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Holds self‑accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Key Responsibilities

Support NPD prototype builds, process development, and validation activities for aerospace and defense sensors and controls products. Assist Process Development Engineers with APQP deliverables, manufacturing process development, testing, and product industrialization. Build and test prototype hardware, collect and analyze process data, and maintain engineering documentation. Support qualification activity, FAI activities, production readiness reviews, and manufacturing launches. Collaborate across engineering, quality, operations, and program teams to successfully transition new products into production.

Salary

Hourly Base Pay Range: $32.00 - $44.00

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
• Education reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching
• Variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex‑time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave

Eligibility / Compliance

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non‑US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Company Culture

SmarterTogether Collaboration at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing. Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication. As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together.

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission‑critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor‑rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off‑road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Verification and Accommodation

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) participates in E‑Verify. If you are an individual who requires a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which you applied, please make a request to the recruiter or contact [e-mail].

Diversity Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.