Process Engineer

About TTM Technologies

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs). The company’s name reflects its focus on “time‑to‑market,” offering one‑stop design, engineering, and manufacturing services that reduce product development cycles. More information is available at www.ttm.com.

About the Role

The Process Manufacturing Engineer will develop, implement, and maintain new and improved manufacturing systems for printed circuit board production. This on‑site position is located in Chippewa Falls, WI and focuses on thin‑film coating, photoimaging, and chemical conversion processes used to produce multi‑layer PCBs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain new or improved manufacturing systems, processes, methods, equipment, strategies, technologies, and facilities to enhance manufacturability while meeting schedule and budget constraints.
• Ensure cost‑effective design, installation, and monitoring of manufacturing processes.
• Resolve problems in processes and materials; evaluate alternative manufacturing approaches when designs cannot meet requirements.
• Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, and equipment vendors to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop budgets for capital equipment, product start‑up, and development projects.
• Create project plans for new process implementation, existing process modification, capacity improvements, and throughput enhancements.
• Perform cost/benefit analyses on manufacturing process improvement opportunities.
• Conduct capacity and capability analyses on manufacturing processes.
• Design experiments using statistically valid methodologies to diagnose and correct manufacturing problems.
• Identify yield improvement opportunities and lead action‑plan development to improve yields.
• Perform defect‑characterization analysis to establish root‑cause/effect relationships for defect reduction.
• Provide critical process/parameter data for FMEA manufacturing tables.
• Participate in project implementation and defect‑reduction teams.
• Investigate, analyze, contain, and resolve yield excursions.
• Document all tests and process changes—permanent and temporary—through an ISO‑compliant change control system.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience in printed circuit board or similar electronic manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with value‑add manufacturing involving chemical, mechanical, imaging, or polymer processes preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with MES systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Working knowledge of Minitab.
• Familiarity with world‑class manufacturing principles: DOE, FMEA, Jidoka/Andon, TPM, 6S.
• Experience with machine automation and Industry 4.0 concepts preferred.
• Highly technical communication abilities for interaction with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Compensation

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies based on office location, role, skill set, and experience level. Where required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable compensation range for positions in New York, California, and Colorado. For California‑based roles, ranges are based on specific physical locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Accident and life insurance, disability benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On‑site health center offering preventative exams, life coaching, sick care, physical therapy, and health coaching (available to all employees).
• Benefits become effective on the first of the month following the date of hire.

Export Control Requirements

All employees must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and applicable laws (ITAR, EAR, OFAC). This includes identifying ITAR‑controlled products on the manufacturing floor, restricting access to US citizens and permanent residents, recognizing foreign‑person visitors by badge differentiation, following authorization procedures for foreign visitors (VAL), adhering to export and ITAR requirements for shipments, and managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.