Senior Programmer; CNC

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- A Division of Lam Research Corporation

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality. Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion‑dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets.

The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment. Discover more at Lam Benefits.

The Engineering Technician in this role will support all activities related to one of our highly technical Value Streams. The successful candidate will need to work with process engineers to monitor and control production processes, perform engineering experiments, and support maintenance team members to verify tool functionality after repairs.

• Support engineering projects on legacy processes.
• Support and co‑work on engineering projects for next generation Silicon manufacturing process.
• Responsible to monitor process consistency and maintain; manual or auto mode process control data logging and taking actions based on process control rules.
• Support Operations team by monitoring process for product consistency.
• Support engineering projects on next generation machine improvement projects.
• Co‑work with Operations and Facilities teams to validate tool acceptance to run production parts.
• Perform testing with suppliers in developing products, equipment, and consumables to meet Silfex requirements.
• Support engineers in qualifying new machines
• When needed per guidance, work with cross‑functional teams consisting of supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to provide feedback and requirements during production implementation.
• Establish effective, well‑defined Process of Record.
• Perform all work related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions.
• Carries out special projects and all other additional duties as assigned.

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

• Associates degree or High School Diploma/GED with equivalent years of experience, and 6 - 8 years relevant experience with CNC machining/grinding.
• “Hands on” experience specific to manufacturing processes, machine/tooling design, fixturing, CNC machining, and/or other machine shop practices.
• Initiative, creativity and ability to learn quickly.
• Results oriented, able to consider…