Process Engineer - Mechanical

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 (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how our time-critical, one-stop design, engineering, and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

About the role

The Process Engineer is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of mechanical processes used to produce printed circuit boards, specifically in the drill, lamination, and plating departments. This includes application engineering of processes developed by suppliers that are planned for use at TTM, installation of these processes and/or equipment, establishment of operating conditions to produce product, daily monitoring of process conditions, and performing failure mode effect analysis to determine failure points of the process.

Responsibilities

• Research availability of mechanical processes to meet TTM technology needs
• Write a project plan for process implementation
• Implement process and perform failure mode effect analysis to establish correct operating conditions
• Write all necessary procedures and instructions for process operation, maintenance, and safety
• Monitor process operation on a daily basis to assure consistency
• Perform failure analysis and root cause analysis when product/process problems occur
• Perform analyses on the processes when required

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job
• Knowledge and application of statistical techniques for process control
• Knowledge and application of failure mode effect analysis techniques as applied to both process development and process improvement
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds without straining
• Must have or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC, including:
  • Identifying ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understanding that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents
  • Recognizing Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation
  • Following authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL)
  • Understanding the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US
  • Managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience inspecting printed circuit boards preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• General knowledge of methods used to train people in the operation and theory of the processes they operate

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Accident benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays

Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $79,830 - $133,051.

Additional compensation may include an annual or quarterly company bonus based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shifts may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.