Plating Manufacturing Engineer

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Under the direction of the Director of Plating Manufacturing Engineering, the Plating Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the monitoring, sustaining, and supporting day-to-day plating processes and programs on the manufacturing line, including developing and delivering strategies to improve and optimize processes in electroplating, resist stripping, and wet etching; developing and implementing practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency;

analyzing data, creating reports, and making presentations to groups; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; developing and implementing procedures for transitioning new products in the manufacturing line; and reviewing, updating, and maintaining all documentation and MPI’s. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

• Monitors, sustains, and supports day-to-day plating manufacturing processes, programs, and activities in the electroplating, resist stripping, and wet etching area
• Ensures process reliability by providing technical support to operators, technicians, and other engineers
• Collaborates with development team regarding new plating process integration and manufacturing process improvements; may act as project lead on more complicated integration or optimization initiatives
• Improves the efficiency of the plating process by analyzing data, conducting experiments, and researching alternative methods which reduce scrap
• Designs and conducts advanced experiments to verify process robustness; analyzes data and reports findings
• Develops and implements practices or methodologies which lower cost, increase yield, and improve operational efficiency
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action if required
• Researches and proposes methods for improving production yields via process/tool manufacturability optimization
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Uses Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze product quality data; develops charts or reports and presents findings before groups or teams
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics and/or equivalent relevant experience;
  Master’s degree preferred
• One to three years of hands‑on experience working in the magnetic thin film fabrication or semiconductor industries in a manufacturing or process engineering role
• Strong experience using semiconductor device testing, including I-V, C-V, M-H Hysteresis, and Magneto resistivity
• Hands‑on experience in SPC and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications

• Knowledge of plating techniques, including resist stripping, wet etching, and electroplating
• Knowledge and experience using JMP or Excel and the ability to create macro formulas
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
• Able to design experiments, analyze results, and recommend corrective action
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and management
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Able to use critical thinking to resolve issues, conduct root cause analysis, and make recommendations for process improvements
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and trouble‑shooting skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

The annual base salary for this full-time position is between $ – $ plus bonus target plus benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The annual base pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Manufacturing

• Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance