Process Development Engineer

Job Summary:

Manufacturing and Process Engineering support to the Cooler Integration Team. Your group supports manufacturing, performs failure analysis, and continually improves processes. You will develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequences and processes used in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. We collaborate with design engineering on the release of new products. We estimate manufacturing costs, calculate time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements for new and existing product lines.

We maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations. The work is engaging, combines creativity with detail, and mechanics with theory. Do you like high expectations and challenging work? Do you like working with engaged, high‑energy colleagues? Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and fun. The work environment is general office and Clean Room or environmentally controlled environments. Are you a self‑starter, driven and motivated, ready to take on full process ownership, and have the initiative to grow your career, then

Perform process development and generate work instructions. Own the process via 5M methodology. Evaluate product material & production defects and work corrective action with Quality Engineering, including evaluation of new suppliers or material changes. Be an active contributor in the MRB process. Address out of flow material, process non‑confirming reports with dispositions, and work with Production Control and Quality/Reliability Engineering as needed.

Perform all necessary MES and/or ERP transactions. Train operators in new processes, verify existing processes are being adhered to through feedback to the Production Manager. Support ISO certification and Export Controlled Information as required by ensuring current and accurate work instructions and conduct. Engage with the Tooling design group to implement production improving devices. Focus on continuous improvement for output, yield, and cost reduction Certain vision abilities are also required when working in a cleanroom, Clean area and when using a microscope Generate and implement process documentation that is consistent with ISO 9001 and Export Controlled Information requirements.

Specify, procure, and qualify new equipment as required to support development and production programs. Support Equipment Engineering by providing guidance on equipment operation and required periodic maintenance. Conduct processes development and process improvement activities. Train and certify operators on existing and new products as required. Work with Tool Design Engineering and Design Engineering on concurrent engineering. Interact at all levels of the organization (operator, peer engineers, managers, directors, vice presidents).

Interact with suppliers and internal customers as needed

1-2 years of Mechanical or Electro‑Mechanical experience. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related technical discipline. Engineering background and ability to quickly learn a new field such as cryocooler fabrication and integration. Use AI to solve problems or move projects forward at a faster pace. Must be able to use microscopes, calipers and micrometers and other electrical measurement equipment. Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel;

reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch, bend, and twist. Must be able to work with hands and have good manual dexterity. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods at a time. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs. (and occasionally up to 50 lbs.) Must be able to…