Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Watlow; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an NPD Engineer to focus on innovative product development in the semiconductor sector. The successful candidate will work closely with customer engineering teams to create in-chamber bonding solutions, enhancing operational efficiency. This role promises substantial growth opportunities, underlining the importance of customer needs and advanced technical expertise in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and parental leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in NPD/NPI.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry preferred.
• In-depth technical expertise in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Develop products and processes to meet varying customer requirements.
• Lead project activities while managing project scope and budget.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and facilitate knowledge transfer.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Technical Design

Product Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility .

About the Role

Perform a variety of engineering work in planning and developing products, tools, fixtures, equipment, and processes. Products and projects will be focused on the in-chamber semiconductor space affecting the processing of semiconductor wafers. Primary focus on new product development and taking those projects from concept phase to pilot production.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with customer engineering teams to develop in-chamber bonding solutions
• Design and development necessary tooling for NPD projects
• Ability to develop products and processes with varying customer requirements in mind
• Focuses on improving products or processes that impact one or more technical areas or across multiple locations/facilities
• Identifies opportunities for new products or processes
• Interacts with internal customers and existing and potential external customers/suppliers
• Works independently or in teams under general direction or minimum supervision
• Ability to work on and solve very complex problems with occasional assistance of peers and/or technical leaders
• Arranges for review of own technical work product as needed
• Directs and monitors the work of less experienced employees
• Encourages and assists less experienced engineers with knowledge capture
• Models desired Watlow Way and lean product development values, principles and behaviors
• Ability to lead major projects and minor projects at the same time
• Defines scope, objectives, vision and activities of assigned projects based on user needs, and leads project activities
• Coordinates activities of team members working projects
• Determines scope, budget, and implementation timeframes of assigned projects
• Owns the results of projects served and encourages other project participants to own project results
• Understands the financial aspects of projects (resulting value stream profitability) and acts accordingly
• Demonstrates in-depth technical expertise in assigned area
• Knows and applies broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of multiple technical specialty areas
• Assists more junior engineers with the capture of new knowledge
• Advanced mastery of advanced systematic/ creative problem-solving tools
• Assists more junior engineers in the use of creative problem-solving tools
• Advanced understanding of lean product development tools and principles
• Has in-depth level of understanding of the business or function being supported and shares this knowledge with others
• Participates in environment of customer and voice of customer activities to influence identification of customer needs/opportunity
• Assures customer needs are central to projects served

About the Role

Perform a variety of engineering work in planning and developing products, tools, fixtures, equipment, and processes. Products and projects will be focused on the in-chamber semiconductor space affecting the processing of semiconductor wafers. Primary focus on new product development and taking those projects from concept phase to pilot production.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with customer engineering teams to develop in-chamber bonding solutions
• Design and development necessary tooling for NPD projects
• Ability to develop products and processes with varying customer requirements in mind
• Focuses on improving products or processes that impact one or more technical areas or across multiple locations/facilities
• Identifies opportunities for new products or processes
• Interacts with internal customers and existing and potential external customers/suppliers
• Works independently or in teams under general direction or minimum supervision
• Ability to work on and solve very complex problems with occasional assistance of peers and/or technical leaders
• Arranges for review of own technical work product as needed
• Directs and monitors the work of less experienced employees
• Encourages and assists less experienced engineers with knowledge capture
• Models desired Watlow Way and lean product development values, principles and behaviors
• Ability to lead major projects and minor projects at the same time
• Defines scope, objectives, vision and activities of assigned projects based on user needs, and leads project activities
• Coordinates activities of team members working projects
• Determines scope, budget, and implementation timeframes of assigned projects
• Owns the results of projects served and encourages other project participants to own project results
• Understands the financial aspects of projects (resulting value stream profitability) and acts accordingly
• Demonstrates in-depth technical expertise in assigned area
• Knows and applies broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of multiple technical specialty areas
• Assists more junior engineers with the capture of new knowledge
• Advanced mastery of advanced systematic/ creative problem-solving tools
• Assists more junior engineers in the use of creative problem-solving tools
• Advanced understanding of lean product development tools and principles
• Has in-depth level of understanding of the business or function being supported and shares this knowledge with others
• Participates in environment of customer and voice of customer activities to influence identification of customer needs/opportunity
• Assures customer needs are central to projects served

Product & Process Development:

• Identify applicable agency and market needs and define appropriate design specifications
• Support market research
• Perform cost analysis of designs
• Lead the application of lean product development methods and tools in the completion of projects
• Lead the creation of new knowledge and the conversion of new learning into explicit knowledge for others to use

Product & Process Design and Testing:

• Understand customer needs and design new products and processes to serve those needs
• Define and specify product architecture and design approaches
• Propose and develop new design automation tools and systems
• Define test requirements and specify test plans
• Manage agency certification activities for new products (UL, CE, CSA, VDE, etc.)
• Conduct analysis and evaluation of competitive products and services
• Develop or revise appropriate safety policies and procedures based on new product/process designs

Quality Assurance:

• Perform technical peer review of new designs and processes
• Approve analyses of failed or returned materials and corrective action plans and procedures
• Define disposition criteria for non-conforming products, materials, and components
• Qualify new sources of products, materials, and components
• Develop and improve relationships with suppliers and subcontractors

Technical Support:

• Train inside and outside sales personnel on product applications

Coaching / Mentoring:

• Actively develop other employees through coaching and feedback, job assignments and rotation, and on-the-job training
• Coach teams on application of the scientific method, systems thinking, creative problem solving and the development of trade-off curves

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineer degree with 4 or more years of experience working in NPD/NPI
• Preferred: Experience working in the semiconductor industry

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. T he Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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