Process Engineer

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition

When you join our team in Cedar Rapids, you’ll join a uniquely collaborative, multi-discipline engineering community who support each other working across our domestic design centers creating cutting edge products for global markets. You’ll be paired with a mentor to help support you as an integral part of a team responsible for designing custom parts.

This leadership role will be responsible for prototype methodology and process development for our custom designed RF front end modules supporting the biggest cellular OEMs in the industry. In this role, you will work with a team of build assembly technicians ensuring quality screen printing, SMT, die attach, wire bonding, dicing, molding, shielding and mounting on EVB. This high impact position will support the module assembly of GaAs power amplifiers, SOI RF switches/LNAs, acoustic filters, and IPDs in highly competitive cellular handset market.

You will report to the Technical Director of packaging in Cedar Rapids as part of a fast-paced, rapidly growing product development organization. The position is located in our Cedar Rapids Design Center and in this position you have the opportunity to make a uniquely large impact on the success of the Business Unit and Company.

Working and living in Cedar Rapids provides a commute‑free lifestyle in a vibrant city consistently ranked as one of the country’s most affordable cities. Learn more about the fantastic Cedar Rapids lifestyle when you talk with our team!

Our Process Engineer will be responsible for managing all aspects of prototype assembly development, methodology and process improvement for the Cedar Rapids Design Center.

• Module Assembly:
  Ensure quality screen printing, SMT, die attach, plasma, wire bonding, dicing, molding, shielding, laser marking and eventually plating processes. Drive new packaging assembly methodologies and best practices.
• Assembly
  
  Qualification:
  
  Support proto‑line and packaging ensuring approach can be handed off to our production in Mexicali.
• Process improvements / Equipment optimization:
  Our dual sided products are assembled with a proto‑line consisting of pick and place machines for die and SMD, temperature profile controlled ovens, grinding, wire bonding, compression molding, plasma clean, shield sputtering and laser marking equipment. This is all automated and optimized for our build processes. You will be responsible for ensuring that the equipment used is done according to consistent methodologies and optimized for performance improvements.
• Our processes evolve as our products evolve, so you will also be responsible for helping plan new equipment purchases and new methods/changes that can be translated to our production facilities for mass production.

• BSEE or BSME with 8+ years of experience in electrical or mechanical engineering or MS + 6 years experience or PhD + 3
• Strong ability to work with multiple teams driving continuous improvement and optimization
• Strong communication skills
• A passion to win/contribute
• Ability to work in, and thrive in, a team environment.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $114,400 - $220,200 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs,…