SEH America is located in Vancouver, Washington. It is one of 13 Shin-Etsu Handotai Group (SEH) facilities located around the world. SEH is the world-leader in the manufacturing of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. At SEH America, our philosophy and success rest upon our commitment to excellence, quality of service and product to our customers, and a safe working environment for our employees.

SEH AMERICA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We are committed to employee health and wellness and believe it is plays a factor in our success. The SEH America benefit plan is considered one of the most generous plans in the region based on coverage and employee cost. SEH America is pleased to offer the following benefits, services, and perks:

• Medical (2 plan options)- Massage therapy, acupuncture, & naturopathy included in plan
• Dental (2 options) & Vision
• 401(k) Plan- Company match plus additional employer contribution
• Education Assistance- Paid directly to school
• Paid Basic Life Insurance- Option to purchase supplemental & dependent life insurance
• Short Term Medical Leave & Long Term Disability
• Subsidized Childcare
• Paid Time Off Benefits - Vacation (starts at 15 days for exempt employees), Vacation Savings Account, Sick (with rollover & payout), 9 Paid Holidays, & other company leave programs
• On-Site Café
• Community Garden
• On-Site Fitness Center (no cost & open 24/7)
• EV Charging Spots
• Multiple Award Programs & Employee Appreciation Events

PROCESS ENGINEER - EPI

SUMMARY

Using a hands-on approach, identify opportunities to improve the silicon wafer production process within a high volume manufacturing facility. Primary job function is to monitor and improve safety, quality, yield, productivity, and cost by working with operators, technicians, maintenance, and peers
JOB DUTIES

• Implement systems to automate and assist in process monitoring.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures and work closely with maintenance and production to resolve the problem.
• Optimize production costs wherever possible.
• Conduct engineering tests. Use data to quantify results and determine best solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and project management with a hands-on approach.
• Use sound judgment when determining priorities and balancing daily process/production support, project related tasks and outside department requests.
• Analyze and interpret information using statistical methods to generate data-driven process improvement actions.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis or assist with Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA) as needed to provide recommendations, improvements, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other groups to meet specific department and company goals.
• Use lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Understand, follow, and maintain detailed procedures and documentation as required by the company. Provide support and feedback to audits by customers, ISO, and internal auditors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Material or similar engineering discipline)
• 2 years of relevant process or equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret process data to make sound decisions
• Experience with statistical data analysis techniques (SPC, Excel tools)
• Ability to work in a fast-pace and data driven environment where multi-tasking is essential
• Proficient at creating clear and concise presentations, reports, and process documentation
• Strong verbal skills to convey technical information to all levels of the company

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a semiconductor or related manufacturing environment
• Project management experience displaying excellence in leadership and meeting deadlines

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to read, comprehend, and execute complex instructions and safety procedures. May need to work in a clean room environment wearing clean room suite, hood, booties, safety glasses and gloves. May require the use of hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Kneeling, bending and crouching positions, as well as the lifting of parts and use of hand tools in such positions, may be required. Occasionally lifts up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time. Frequent sitting for long intervals. Close vision (<2 feet) required. Hazardous chemicals or vapors may be present in work area depending on assignment. Exposure to occasionally loud noise levels. A high degree of safety consciousness is required for all positions at SEH America. Occasional international travel may be required. Must be able to obtain passport and travel to required destinations.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and will not require SEHA sponsorship for work authorization for hire or for continued employment.

Occasional international travel may be required. Must be able to obtain passport and travel to required destinations.

SEH America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to military and veteran status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Offers of employment are contingent on a pre-employment drug screen. SEH-A participates in E-Verify. More information can be found on our website.