Yield Improvement Engineer

Join to apply for the Yield Improvement Engineer role at Cornell Dubilier - Manufacturer of Power Capacitors in Cazenovia, New York. This full‑time position offers an annual salary range of $100,000 to $130,000, reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence.

• Analyze and provide detailed summaries and reports for industrial process monitoring, diagnostics, and optimization using data‑driven approaches.
• Establish, deploy, and standardize enhanced data analysis systems across manufacturing facilities to increase yields and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, program development, and finance teams to develop, track, and summarize initiatives driving improvement of critical yield KPIs.
• Initiate and support continuous process improvement efforts alongside local engineering and finance teams.
• Develop and implement structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, RCCA) and documentation across U.S. manufacturing facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; certifications and experience with data analytics are a plus.
• 5–8 years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment focused on process engineering, yield improvements, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and drive change.
• Proficiency in project management and change management principles; ability for rapid analysis and decision making.
• Experience with Six Sigma quality and data analysis; proficiency with Minitab, JMP, or equivalent software.
• Familiarity with creating dashboards and reports for production data, linking yield, defects, and key attribute data.
• Critical thinker and sound decision maker with strict attention to detail.
• Dedication to continuous improvement.
• Relocation to work in the factory at Cazenovia, NY.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Prescription drug plans.
• Basic life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Security clearance incentive program.
• Employee referral program.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Alternate work schedules available.
• Paid time off (10 days) and NYS Sick and Safe Leave.
• Paid holidays.

• Free Starbucks coffee available at our café.
• Free access to our fitness center.
• Fresh food available for purchase in the cafeteria store.
• Employee appreciation events.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: This position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data.