Chemical Process Engineer

Process Manufacturing Engineer

The Process Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining new and improved manufacturing systems to improve methods as it relates to printed circuit boards.

Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or improved manufacturing systems, processes, methods, equipment, strategies, technologies, and facilities in order to improve manufacturability and produce products within a reasonable schedule and budget.

• Ensures cost-effective design, installation, and method of monitoring and modifying of manufacturing processes.
• Resolve problems in processes and materials.
• Evaluate alternative approaches to manufacturing if a product, as designed, cannot meet product requirements.
• Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers and/or equipment vendors to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop budgets for capital equipment, product start-up and development projects.
• Develop project plans for implementation of new processes, existing process modification, capacity improvements and throughput enhancements.
• Perform cost/benefit analysis on new and existing manufacturing process improvement opportunities.
• Perform capacity and capability analysis on manufacturing processes.
• Develop experiments to diagnose and correct manufacturing problems utilizing statistically valid methodologies.
• Identify yield improvement opportunities and lead the development of action plans to improve yields.
• Perform defect characterization analysis to construct root cause effect relationships for defect reduction leading to yield enhancements.
• Provide critical process/parameters data for PFMEA manufacturing tables.
• Participate in project implementation and defect reduction teams.
• Provide investigation, analysis, containment and solutions for yield excursions.
• Document all tests and process changes – permanent and temporary – through a change control system that is ISO compliant.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years’ experience in a related field; experience in printed circuit board or similar electronic manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in value-add manufacturing with chemical, mechanical, imaging, or polymer processes is preferred.
• Proficient in MES systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and a working knowledge of Minitab and PowerPoint.
• Application coding (e.g., Python, VBA) is beneficial.
• Familiar with world‑class manufacturing principles of DOE, FMEA, Jidoka/Andon, TPM, 6S.
• Experience with machine automation and Factory 4.0 concepts is preferred.
• Highly technical communication capabilities are preferred to successfully exchange with suppliers, customers, and internal functions.

TTM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire. Compensation varies depending on factors including location, role, skill set, and experience.

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC, including but not limited to:

• Being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents.
• Recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation.
• Understanding and following authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL).
• Understanding the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the U.S.
• 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.