Sr. Process Engineer

Department:
Engineering and R&D

Location:
Valencia, California

Compensation:
$90,000 - $120,000 / year

Description
in this critical role, you will be working side-by-side with Engineering, Production, QA and R&D teams at Knowles Valencia and be responsible for High volume MLCC process development and optimization, introducing new automated assembly equipment and technology to ensure the process that are stable, high yielding and cost effective. The position will be based at Knowles Valencia CA Site.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for MLCC new installed automation line, process development, equip maintenance and debug.
• Responsible for creating MLCC Mylar caster, printer, blanker, stacker machine program, key process parameters set up, SPC control, process window DoE, machine debug and Process documentation.
• Work with other process and equipment engineer to support process flow, analyze data to identify root causes of failures, and opportunities for process optimization. Work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret cap test results and correlate them with physical assembly defects or process deviations.
• Train technicians and junior engineers on automated equipment operation, and safety protocols. Provide technical leadership within the engineering team.
• Oversee daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput, and cost reduction.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Semiconductor Industry, prefer to have background of cleaning room experience with automated machine program, process window and parameter set up, machine debug and fix.
• Hands-on experience with capacitor assembly processes preferred, including electrode stacking, sintering, termination, screen printer, blanker, stacker, press, dispensing, AOI, TnR, CSAM.
• To ensure seamless support for our production team, this role includes a rotating schedule with one week per month on 2nd shift
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and mentor junior engineers or technicians.
• Understanding of ceramic capacitor or electronic component manufacturing processes.
• Excellent data analysis, DOE, SPC and lean manufacturing skills.

Benefits
What's in it for you on
Day 1
:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Flex PTO and Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays

Exciting Onsite Perks:

• Free coffee available at our cafeteria
• Employee Appreciation Events

Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting pay for this role is targeted to be between $90,000 and $120,000 per year.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies:
The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000