Mechanical Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Responsibilities

The process engineer will develop and improve processes for the production of printed circuit boards. Duties include design, layout, and improvement of assigned processes, monitoring overall process performance and developing solutions to a broad range of technical issues.

• Initiates actions to resolve problems and improve process performance. Establishes performance measures and metrics, analyzes metrics to identify and implement process improvements.
• Prepares reports, flow diagrams and charts to propose process enhancements. Utilizes a structured engineering approach to deploy best practices for process control and to improve yields.
• Initiates and/or updates documentation of processes into work instructions, training guides and/or certification tests.
• Ensures the process is cost efficient and performs at the optimum level of throughput and quality to meet customer and company requirements.
• Compares existing manufacturing practices with external benchmarks and industry best practices and proposes appropriate improvements. Maintains knowledge on current industry standards.
• Leads capital project efforts to resolve production capacity and technology capability issues.
• Collaborates across the organization to meet customer quality and delivery requirements.
• Participates in internal design reviews to ensure compatibility of processing techniques to meet customer needs.
• Complies with and supports all department and corporate policies and procedures, including safety, security, RCRA and OSHA. Assumes responsibility for safety and environmental monitoring of processes. Completes required annual safety and RCRA training as required for position guidelines.
• May handle hazardous waste as outlined in departmental work instructions for process.

• Working knowledge of CNC programming
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of Lean methodologies and SPC
• Strong project management and structured problem solving with the ability to make data-based and ethical decisions
• Capability to design and analyze experiments utilizing statistical tools
• Capital equipment selection, installation and qualification experience
• Proficient in Word, Excel, E‑mail, Visual Basic and Minitab
• Ability to teach and train others as required in the organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including strong verbal, writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with attention to detail, ability to produce results and meet strict deadlines

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

TTM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, and paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available from the first of the month following the date of hire. Compensation for roles at TTM varies based on location, role, skill set and level of experience, with specific ranges for California and other states as required by local law.

All employees must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures as well as applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC. This includes identifying ITAR products on the manufacturing floor, restricting access to those products to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, distinguishing foreign visitors by badge, following authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities, understanding export requirements for shipments, and managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.