Sr. Process Integration Engineer

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

Job summary

Knowles Valencia is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to drive high-volume MLCC process development and optimization. You will collaborate with Process and Equipment Engineering, Production & Planning, QA and R&D to ensure stable, high-yield, cost-effective processes at the Valencia CA site.

This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and capital expenditure assessment to support improvements and OTTP objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial engineering, Statistical or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor advanced manufacturing process, process data analysis, MLCC fabrication and failure analysis experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills and proactive problem solving with a commitment to operational excellence.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate across all levels.
• Familiarity with ceramic capacitor process and characterization (mylar tape casting, screen printing, firing, viscosity, testing).
• Familiarity with DOE, JMP, Six Sigma and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross functional teams to lead projects for process optimization 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 key metrics including project status, funnel, and process capability measures.
• Evaluate and justify capital expenditures to support improvements.
• Coordinate automation programs to drive productivity.
• Collaborate with Production and Planning to meet OTTP goals and financial objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Process data analysis

Six Sigma

DOE

JMP

Statistical analysis

Project management

Excel advanced

Communication across levels

Troubleshooting processes

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial engineering, Statistical or equivalent

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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