Process Development | Application Engineer
Our client is an International leading global manufacturer of components systems used for packaging high-reliability microelectronic devices. Their product provides controlled processing environments, from high vacuum to high pressure. They are looking to add an experienced Process Development/Application Engineer to their team.
Key Functions:
- Contribute to process and technology development efforts of the company to meet customer and market needs.
- Work closely with customers, as well as sales, engineering, and manufacturing team members to assess, comprehend, and develop process solutions using company solutions.
- Develop and present papers and talks at technical symposia, detailing the company’s newest technological developments.
- Travel with the sales team to customer sites to evaluate current and future processes, systems, tooling, and service needs.
Environment:
- Small, high-tech engineering and manufacturing firm serving the automotive, aerospace, commercial electronics, defense, medical and telecommunications industries
- Customer-driven solutions to leading-edge microelectronic packaging challenges
- The company has a 30+year history of growth, innovation, and adaptation to technology evolution
- Fast-paced, dynamic, application-driven product development
- Collaborative working environment, stable employee base, excellent benefits
- Lab facility with processing and analytical equipment located in the Los Angeles area
Position responsibilities include:
- Review and analysis of customer applications, including interpreting mechanical drawings, materials specifications, and process requirements
- Develop process specifications using the vacuum soldering and thermal processing technology, systems, and tooling to meet application requirements – this will involve the development of DOE’s, processing parts in the company’s lab, analysis and reporting of results
- Plan, justify, and execute new technology road map and develop projects which promote opportunities for equipment sales and new equipment development
- Evaluate and understand competitive technologies and determine the response
- Author and present technical papers at industry symposia
- 20% travel to customer sites for applications assistance and sales support
- Occasional attendance at trade shows and other promotional venues
Requirements:
- An advanced degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry or related field that supports the above position responsibilities
- Successful work experience in technical or engineering position,
- Excellent English language communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong technical writing skills, with an ability to communicate technical information in a clear, understandable form
- Ability to justify and manage project and program budgets
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Office products
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priority levels
- Thrives in a ‘hands-on’ working environment
- Experience with semiconductor back-end or microelectronic manufacturing processes highly desirable
- Preferably has worked on different microelectronics packaging technology both discrete and wafer level.
Our client offers an attractive salary and benefits package including 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, and education reimbursement. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.