Sr. Process Integration Engineer

Knowles Precision Devices; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Precision Devices seeks a results-driven engineer to lead high-volume MLCC process development and optimization at the Valencia site. You will coordinate with Process, Equipment, Production & Planning, QA and R&D to ensure stable, high yielding processes and cost efficiency.

In this role you will analyze large data sets, drive continuous improvement, and justify capital investments. Collaboration and problem-solving are essential in achieving OTTP and yield targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial engineering, Statistical or equivalent.
• 5+ years in semiconductor advanced manufacturing, process data analysis, MLCC fabrication and failure analysis preferred.
• Strong technical, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to operational excellence.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate across all levels.
• Familiarity with ceramic capacitor process and characterization; DOE, JMP, Six Sigma and statistics beneficial.
• Experience in project management and proficient in Excel (Pivot tables, macros).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to lead process optimization projects and meet schedules.
• Work with Process engineering to achieve monthly yield and scrap targets.
• Lead troubleshooting of integrated processes through data mapping/analysis and derive solutions.
• Create visibility to metrics: project status, funnel, process capability, SPC.
• Evaluate and justify capital expenditures to support improvements.
• Coordinate automation programs to drive productivity improvements.
• Collaborate with Production and Planning to meet OTTP goals and financial targets.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

JMP

Six Sigma

Job description

Job Overview

This is a position offering excellent professional and career development in Knowles Precision Device Division. In this critical role, you will be working side-by-side with Process and Equipment Engineering, Production & Planning, QA and R&D teams at Knowles Valencia and be responsible for High volume MLCC process development and optimization, managing the new assembly and equipment project to support stable, high yielding and cost-effective process. The position will be based at Knowles Valencia CA Site.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross functional teams to lead the projects for process optimization to timely meet project schedule objectives.
• Working with Process engineering team to achieve the monthly yield and scrap target.
• Responsible to lead the troubleshooting of the integrated processes through large process data mapping/analysis and come out the solutions.
• Create visibility to key metrics including project status, project funnel, process capability measures, SPC, etc.
• Evaluate, prioritize and justify capital expenditures to support process improvement projects.
• Coordinate the automation programs to drive productivity improvement.
• Collaborate with Production and Planning teams to meet On-Time-To-Plan (OTTP) goals and financial objectives, including yield improvement and scrap reduction targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors, or advanced degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial engineering, Statistical or equivalent.
• 5+ Experience in semi-conductor advanced manufacturing process, process data analysis, MLCC fabrication and process related failure analysis experience preferred
• Strong technical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a deep commitment to operational excellence.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with ceramic capacitor process and characterization, including but not limited to mylar tape casting, screen printing, firing, viscosity, ceramic capacitor electrical testing will be plus.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing engineering techniques, i.e. D.O.E., JMP, Six Sigma and statistical analysis.
• Experience in project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, macros).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

The annual salary for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 annually

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