Sr. Process Engineer

Sr. Process Engineer

Knowles Precision Devices – Valencia, California

Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000 per year

Description: In this critical role you will work side‑by‑side with Engineering, Production, QA, and R&D teams at Knowles Valencia to develop and optimize high‑volume MLCC processes. You will introduce new automated assembly equipment and technology, ensuring processes are stable, high yielding, and cost‑effective.

• Oversee MLCC new‐installed automation line, process development, equipment maintenance, and debugging.
• Create MLCC Mylar caster, printer, blanker, and stacker machine programs; set key process parameters; develop SPC controls, process window DOE, and documentation.
• Collaborate with process and equipment engineers to support process flow, analyze data for root cause of failures, and identify optimization opportunities; implement corrective actions across cross‑functional teams.
• Interpret cap test results and correlate them with physical assembly defects or process deviations.
• Train technicians and junior engineers on automated equipment operation and safety protocols; provide technical leadership within the engineering team.
• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput, and cost reduction.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the semiconductor industry; preferred background in cleanroom work with automated machine programming, process window and parameter set‑up, machine debugging, and repairs.
• Hands‑on experience with capacitor assembly processes, including electrode stacking, sintering, termination, screen printing, blanking, stacking, pressing, dispensing, AOI, TnR, CSAM.
• Support for production includes a rotating schedule with one week per month on 2nd shift.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills; proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and mentor junior engineers or technicians.
• Understanding of ceramic capacitor or electronic component manufacturing processes.
• Excellent data analysis, DOE, SPC, and lean manufacturing skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Prescription drug plan
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral program
• Flexible PTO and paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Free coffee at the cafeteria
• Employee appreciation events

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.

The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system unless they are a pre‑approved vendor with a valid contract and active engagement for a specific position.