Senior Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position: Senior Process Engineer

Hours: 40 hours per week

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for semiconductor equipment components, with a focus on precision machining and surface treatment. This role requires knowledge in metal processing, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and cross-functional collaboration to support quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes for precision machining (e.g., CNC milling, turning, tapping) of complex metal parts such as chambers, showerheads, and manifolds.
• Evaluate machining risks for critical components and define appropriate tolerances, and process flow.
• Identify and manage surface treatment requirements, including chemical cleaning, anodizing, electropolishing, passivation, and plating.
• Define and validate process controls to ensure dimensional accuracy, surface quality (Ra/Rz), and contamination control standards (e.g., particle level, ionic contamination).
• Lead root cause analysis for process failures and implement corrective actions using engineering tools (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE).
• Collaborate with quality, planning, and supplier teams to manage internal and outsourced processes.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by coordinating process development, tooling, fixture design, and pilot build.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation such as SOPs, process specifications, and control plans..
• Additional duties as defined by manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent of work experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in precision machining and surface treatment processes for metal components. Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery
• Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organization and management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• High level of technical expertise
• Strong analytical thinker

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) for employees
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and 10-holiday pay
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with company matching up to 4%