Process Engineer-MM

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Regular Full-Time Vancouver, WA, US

Salary Range: $87,000.00 To $ Annually

Power the Future of Global Innovation! SEH America is now recruiting for a Process Engineer. Now could be your time to be a part of building the foundation of modern electronics.

SEH America is located in Vancouver, Washington. It is one of 13 Shin-Etsu Handotai Group (SEH) facilities located around the world. SEH is the world‑leader in the manufacturing of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. At SEH America, our philosophy and success rest upon our commitment to excellence, quality of service and product to our customers, and a safe working environment for our employees.

We are committed to employee health and wellness and believe it plays a factor in our success. The SEH America benefit plan is considered one of the most generous plans in the region based on coverage and employee cost. SEH America is pleased to offer numerous benefits, services, and perks for employees and their family members. These include medical (2 plan options), dental (2 plan options), vision, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time, company paid leave programs, education assistance, subsidized childcare (25%), subsidized meal cost, and many other recognition and perk programs.

300MM PROCESS ENGINEER

* At this time, we can only consider qualified candidates that are legally authorized for employment in the United States and do not require sponsorship for work authorization for hire or for continued employment.

Using a hands‑on approach, identify opportunities to improve the silicon wafer production process within a high volume manufacturing facility. Primary job function is to monitor and improve safety, quality, yield, productivity, and cost by working with operators, technicians, and peers.

• Monitor process data and respond appropriately to maintain quality, yield, and productivity.
• Optimize production costs wherever possible.
• Conduct engineering tests. Use data to quantify results and determine best solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and project management with a hands‑on approach.
• Use sound judgment when determining priorities and balancing daily process/production support, project related tasks and outside department requests.
• Analyze and interpret information using statistical methods to generate data‑driven process improvement actions.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis or assist with Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA) as needed to provide recommendations, improvements, and corrective actions.
• Identify and address safety risks within the production environment.
• Collaborate with other groups to meet specific department and company goals.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures and work with maintenance and production to resolve the problem.
• Use lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Understand, follow, and maintain detailed procedures and documentation as required by the company. Provide support and feedback to audits by customers, ISO, and internal auditors.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with employees and leadership staff throughout the company.
• Adhere to SEHA Guiding Principles and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Will perform other projects and tasks, as directed.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Material or similar engineering discipline).
• Minimum 3 years "hands‑on" experience in an engineering role utilizing statistical data analysis tool and techniques. Knowledge of SPC is essential.
• Thrives working in a fast‑pace and data driven environment where multi‑tasking is essential.
• Well‑versed in Microsoft Office Products such as Outlook, Word, Excel. Capable of learning new programs as well as proprietary company systems.
• Skilled at gathering, analyzing, and interpreting process data to make sound decisions.
• Proficient at creating clear and concise presentations, reports, and process documentation.
• Able to…