Lead Process Engineer

About the role

In this role you will develop industrial processes for Microelectronics, with an emphasis on laser welding of aluminum packages, hermetic testing using an optical leak tester, finishing processes of paint and marking with inks and or label equipment and supporting systems operate to their maximum effectiveness, within specified safety and cost constraints, and that all products are of the desired quality; performs evaluations and analysis of processes related to issues in electronic systems and assemblies; determine and implement corrective actions to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple process labs in the downstream process and support development, supplier source selection and resolve production difficulties related to:
  • Laser and seam seal of microelectronic packages
  • Laser cutting of duroid and absorber materials using fiber lasers
  • Laser cutting and drilling of ceramic materials using CO2 lasers
  • Seam seal of kovar packages
  • Paint and marking of electronic assemblies
  • Epoxy adhesives, Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) compounds, and thermal transfer compounds
• Interface with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and material suppliers to modify and enhance manufacturability of products; accountable for yields of highly complex processes.
• Develop processes within design guidelines that promote process capability including creating, checking and releasing formal documentation.
• Perform detailed Design of Experiments (DOE) and analyze results using statistical methodology, document and evaluate processes.
• Provide fixture design concepts to mechanical engineering and drafting.
• Actively participate in design review gates from concept, development, prototype to production readiness.
• Mentor and provide guidance to early career process engineers.
• Participate in safety training and comply with safety policies and practices.
• Collaborate in team meetings and activities as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required