Process Engineer jobs in Tucson, AZ

General Position Summary:

The Process Engineer will report directly to the Director of Operations and will support the execution of manufacturing goals by leading continuous improvement on cost, process sustainability, and new product/process developments.

 US Citizenship is required. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Driving and sustaining continuous improvement for volume manufacture of high precision and high power microelectronic analog products.
• Configuring, programming, operating, qualifying and sustaining the operation of manual and automated assembly machines (epoxy, solder, die attach, pick-n-place, wire-bonding, plasma cleaning, etc.)
• Identifying and driving cost down initiatives.
• Working with outside consultants, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to identify and develop processes and sustain/ improve current equipment capabilities.
• Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of customer and engineering documentation changes and internal change orders.
• Utilizes statistical tools to identify quality and/or cost improvements.
• Driving internal and external corrective action plans.
• Working closely with the Design team to ensure the smooth transition of new designs into production, including supporting pilot runs and full manufacturing ramp-up. ​
• Performing process-level FMEAs as required.
• Performing Design for Manufacturability and working with Engineering on Design Rules.
• Performs other related duties as requested or required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in die attach, wire bonding, SMT, hermetic/non-hermetic sealing, and soldering
• Experience with electronic materials, including conductive epoxies, encapsulates, solders, and ceramic substrates
• Experience configuring, programming, operating, qualifying, and sustaining the operation of automated manufacturing systems
• Proficient in statistical analysis

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required.
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proficient in CAD design tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent technical, conceptual, and analytical skills
• Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Data-driven with proven ability to apply scientific and engineering concepts