Manufacturing Engineer II

Persimmon Technologies is a global leader in robotics and electric motor technology, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vacuum environment robots for advanced semiconductor chip production. Our solutions are used by industry giants like Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and AMD, and are integral to the production processes of companies such as Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla. Persimmon also pioneers next-generation electric motor technology for electric vehicles and high-performance applications. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., we are headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

About the role

Owns manufacturing processes for assigned products and improves quality, productivity, and manufacturability while partnering closely with production, quality, and design engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities
• Create and revise work instructions; own production processes
• Design assembly fixtures and manufacturing tooling
• Improve yields and cycle time; resolve recurring manufacturing issues
• Lead process improvement initiatives
• Support and create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Participate in NPI builds
• Validate manufacturing documentation
• Support quality investigations and supplier quality issues
• Conduct PFMEA and risk assessments
• Lead equipment qualification
• Train technicians

Requirements

• 2-5 years manufacturing engineering experience
• B.S. in Engineering
• Work is sedentary in nature, but may require standing, walking, grasping, and lifting/moving up to 40 pounds on occasion
• Highest level of integrity and honesty; willingness to go above and beyond; flexibility and teamwork

Skills

• CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
• Advanced GD&T
• ERP/MRP familiarity (Epicor, Parsec Tracksys or similar)
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why)
• Statistical Process Control
• Lean Six Sigma
• Fixture design
• DFM/DFA
• Vacuum systems familiarity (preferred)
• MS Office Suite including advanced Excel tool knowledge
• Cloud tools, including Jira and MS SharePoint

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000. The actual pay offered will be determined by factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, job-related knowledge, internal equity, and geographical location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Generous paid time off
• 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 100% company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan with 5% company matching
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.