Senior Process Engineer

AdvancedPCB Holdings, Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in PCB manufacturing is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical expertise and mentor junior engineers. This role involves driving quality improvement and productivity while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience in process engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Preferred Master's degree in Engineering.
• Extensive process engineering experience in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in Plating, Image/Soldermask, and Mechanical areas.
• Mentor Area Process Engineers and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Drive productivity, cost reduction, and safety enhancements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Process Engineer

Responsibilities:

1. Provide engineering expertise in the Plating, Image/Soldermask, and Mechanical areas, including process recommendation and modification.
2. Mentor and support Area Process Engineers with guidance, technical support, and performance evaluations.
3. Lead quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with Supervisors to address quality issues, conducting root cause analysis as needed.
4. Drive productivity, cost reduction, safety enhancements, and waste minimization within designated areas.
5. Conduct process and operator audits to identify and rectify procedural variations, demonstrating attention to detail.
6. Liaise with vendors to address product considerations and resolve issues.
7. Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Laboratory teams to optimize processes and support manufacturing operations.
8. Demonstrate a proactive "Whatever it Takes" mentality to support manufacturing needs, including outside regular working hours.
9. Document procedural enhancements and new process implementations for knowledge transfer to engineers and manufacturing staff.
10. Possess a Science Degree in a related field with extensive industry experience.
11. Interface with CAM, customers, and other engineers to communicate process capabilities and limitations, with willingness to train in CAM as needed.
12. Provide technical support to production staff and resolve operational issues as they arise.
13. Maintain computer literacy and technical proficiency.
14. Occasionally travel to sister facilities for training and support.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred).
2. Minimum [insert number] years of experience in process engineering within [industry/sector].
3. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software.
7. Willingness to work weekends and field phone calls outside regular hours as needed.
8. Ability to travel occasionally.