Manufacturing Engineer

Position

Manufacturing Engineer 3 at Silfex, Inc., a division of Lam Research Corporation.

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality. Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion‑dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets.

The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment. Discover more at Lam Benefits.

Essential Function:
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for creating, evaluating, implementing, and monitoring manufacturing processes related to silicon and other materials. Responsible for across‑the‑board manufacturing processes including machining, lapping, polishing, and clean‑room processes. Will interact with all levels of the business to initiate, substantiate, and implement process improvements. The rapid prototype manufacturing (RPM) role is responsible for the launch of new products into the production environment using gated program launch tools.

This key role provides the flawless launch of new products from concept/prototype through first‑article and production initiation.

• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Engineering Manager, EHS Manager, and/or Director of Manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Company Quality Management System and apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Apply lean manufacturing concepts, DMAIC, and other problem‑solving tools.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing methods and sequences and recommend/implement improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cost, reduce waste, etc.
• Evaluate and test alternative products that improve Silfex’s technical manufacturing capabilities, resulting in throughput increase, cost reduction, and yield improvement.
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) recommending alternate process configurations that result in the conservation of material.
• Create manufacturing methods and inspection plans from prints provided by customers to achieve specifications.
• Understand concepts of CNC machining and CMM inspection. Coordinate with CNC and CMM programmers to achieve required specifications.
• Coordinate with customer on design changes for manufacturability.
• Ensure feasibility of manufacturing process.
• Work with cross‑functional teams including business development, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• Understand and can apply process control (SPC) and measurement systems analysis (MSA).
• Prepare reports/presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ Years of relevant experience desired in a manufacturing environment.
• CNC machining experience strongly recommended.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Application Lean tools to manufacturing processes to achieve improved performance metrics.
• Application of problem‑solving tools such as cause & effect, design of experiment (DOE) and follow problem‑solving process such as A3, DMAIC, or 8D.
• Ability to apply…