Process Engineer
Job in
Vista, San Diego County, California, 92083, USA
Listed on 2026-06-21
Listing for:
Sensata Technologies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This role plays a critical part in new product development (NPD) by designing scalable, automated manufacturing solutions, driving cutting-edge process technologies, and ensuring full compliance with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) requirements.
The Process Engineer partners cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure successful product launches, robust process capability, and best-in-class cost, quality, and delivery performance.
General Responsibilities
* Key participant in the development of new production processes and/or adapt existing production processes for assembly, calibration and testing
* Define specifications for production equipment and interact with mechanization (in house) and/or equipment suppliers to ensure equipment will meet specifications
* Key participant in global new product development project teams to enable successful launch of new products
* Collaborate with other departments on process specifications, quality aspects, product specifications and continuity of equipment
* Influence product designs during new product development phase to ensure economical and defect free manufacture
* Developing new or improved manufacturing and testing processes that are necessary to achieve the performance and cost requirements of future device applications
* Organize the arranging of sample lines and process development equipment
* Key participant in advanced quality planning activities
* Coordinates all functional requirements, the reviewing of designs and debugging /qualifying new high volume assembly /test equipment or tooling
* Transferring knowledge to make site personnel
* Support improvement projects to reduce cycle time, defects and manufacturing costs
* Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure processes are capable, have sufficient controls in place, can meet out delivery requirements, and meet our cost targets
* Evaluate technical capabilities including tooling design, build experience, maintenance program, processes and process controls, cell automation- if required, quality control systems, and material knowledge
Experience / Qualifications
* A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
* Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
* Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
* Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
* Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
* Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
* Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
* Support the development of advanced manufacturing processes and automation for BLDC Motors and Voice Coil Actuators, including winding, magnet assembly, precision bonding, soldering, laser welding, and actuator assembly.
* Drive innovation in motor manufacturing techniques (e.g., high-speed winding, precision balancing, coil insertion, magnetization, and VCA assembly processes).
* Support execution of APQP deliverables for new product programs, including:
* Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
* PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
* Control Plans
* Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
* PPAP readiness and submission support
* Develop and qualify high-performance test systems for motors and VCAs including:
* Electrical performance testing (torque, speed, efficiency)
* Thermal and environmental validation
* End-of-line functional testing with automated data capture
* Ensure processes meet AS9100 and customer-specific quality requirements.
* Serve as the process engineering lead on cross-functional NPD programs.
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