Process Engineer

Your Role

• Maintain a high-profile presence in the manufacturing area to provide sustaining manufacturing support. Resolves day to day production issues. Drives issues to root cause.
• Apply manufacturing best practices to drive reliability and predictability into our processes.
• Develop, lead and implement projects which improve operational efficiency and deliver savings which support corporate objectives, such as; on‑time delivery, productivity, scrap reduction, etc.
• Routinely works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in‑depth evaluation of factors. Resolve various assembly and mechanical screening process issues through the use of structured problem solving techniques like 8D and related tools.
• Lead teams and implement projects through continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma with hands‑on application – be an engaging floor practitioner.
• Identify and address project risks related to backend processes and materials, through the translation of DFMEA to PFMEA, and using other methods of risk management.
• Take the initiative to look for and take advantage of opportunities and take independent actions and calculated risks.
• Help transition new products from R&D to Pilot and HVM following stage/gate process.
• Define the long‑term process technology development roadmaps needed for new and next generation products.
• Aside from working with internal manufacturing site, investigate and work with assembly and screening OSATs that will contribute to new product developments. Support supplier quality, purchasing and other groups to identify and work with material vendors impacting assembly and mechanical screening processes.

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) degree in engineering, such as mechanical, chemical, materials, manufacturing, electrical, or electronics engineering.
• Minimum 5 years as a process engineer in a highly regulated, fast paced industry. e.g., Semiconductors, Life Science, Pharmaceutical, etc.
• Effective team leader and member, ability to collaborate with other teams and IR‑Hi‑Rel/Infineon sites for best practice, resource and knowledge sharing, and lead as expert mentoring technicians and new engineers.
• Skilled in tools for new process development, process optimization, and continuous improvement such as DFM reviews, DOE, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, OCAP, and statistical analysis methods/tools.
• Strong multi‑tasking and prioritization skills. Effective in defining schedules and project completion.
• Self‑starter, fast‑learner with experience working in fast‑pace and dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Emphasizes personal and professional growth. Keeps technical and business knowledge and skills current.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will have worked in backend semiconductor or electronic assembly process and/or package engineering.
• Certification or in‑depth experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP and similar tools.
• Familiarity with material characterization and qualification methods.
• Proficient in interpretation of mechanical drawings as well as using CAD software.
• Knowledge of military / aerospace industry standards.

IR HiRel Products Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

The Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate in the United States is:
Leominster, MA Minimum of $94,200 salary per year / Maximum of $129,600 salary per year. In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.