Product Engineer V - Plasma Generation & Power Supplies

Job Title: Product Engineer V - Plasma Generation & Power Supplies

Pay Range: $85.00 - $99.42/hourly

Setting: hybrid, 3 days onsite and 2 from home

Contract Length: 12 months (chances for conversion/extension)

Location: Tualatin, OR

Job Responsibilities

There is an opening in the Supply Chain organization in the Plasma Generation and Power Supplies fields, at the crossroad of New Product Introduction (partnering with R&D) and Productization (working with internal development and Program management teams, and partnering with outside suppliers).

In order to maintain and improve leadership in Etch and Deposition Semiconductor Equipment, the organization is constantly innovating in advanced power delivery with a variety of techniques, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to exert broad influence in the development of those Client systems. We are looking for a passionate multi-disciplinary individual with expertise in the different areas below:

• High-voltage Power Supplies and high-power analog power generation (RF and non-RF)
• High-power PCBA design and manufacturing
• Systems Engineering basics: general knowledge in:
• Electro-mechanical assembly and component integration
• Calibration and test process best practices
• How to apply FW/SW/Communications & Controls in complex device operations for fast switching
• Expertise in Reliability Engineering, design-for-reliability (e.g., Reliability Block Model, Accelerated-Life Testing, Fault Insertion, Weibull analysis)
• Experience specifying and qualifying automated assembly and test equipment

Having the ability to perform Program/Project Management tasks will also be helpful to operate in this team environment, working on a variety of high-impact projects. Independent thinking and self-motivation, agility and good people skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Experience in the Semiconductor Equipment field and some knowledge of (or ability to learn) power/plasma interactions are a big plus.

There will be also the opportunity to work in Supplier Management on Power Supplies and other advanced OEM designs, and be the point person at the interface between our Account Teams at customer sites, our internal Product Group partners, and the Quality Control and Engineering teams at the OEM suppliers.

This specific position will be based either in Tualatin, OR, working on leading-edge equipment for the production of the most advanced chips in the world.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Masters/PhD preferred)
• 8 years experience with DC Power Supplies, Analog high-power RF, PCBA Manufacturing/Designs, and IC knowledge (hands-on expertise). Some design experience is much preferred (analog and digital circuitry)
• Apply skills and experience with semiconductor manufacturing and equipment to technical and quality problems encountered in the product life cycle with special attention to new product introduction of Client power source designs
• Understand RF & DC testing, and Test Fixture management is key: proper testing and validation of such devices is essential for successful repeatable deployment, and thus partnering with our design team and the suppliers to design, implement and maintain state-of-the-art test fixtures is fundamental to success. Understanding test qualification, gauge studies, SPC management plan, preventative maintenance, etc. are a plus for the role
• Apply Product and Systems Engineering approaches to understand and resolve problems with equipment functionality, component quality and reliability, design and application margin, and in supplier quality systems
• Travel to manufacturing locations and supplier manufacturing locations to conduct effective situation assessments, audits and investigations and Apply findings to implement systematic and lasting improvements to product and process (Travel expected to be <20%)
• Apply experience with industrial Quality Systems, Engineering Design & Documentation, Product Qualification, Change (EC) Processes and Problem Solving to issues occurring in product and component life cycles
• Perform Program/Project and Supplier Management roles with emphasis on problem-solving analysis and improvements in manufacturing and test processes. Definition, review and improvement of Supplier’s Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Supplier’s Quality Systems and Processes of Record (POR)

Benefits Disclosure

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.