Principal Process Engineer

Principal Process Development EngineerThe Principal Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing new and/or expanding current assembly process platforms and transferring them to manufacturing. He or she must be a multitasking team player and able to interface with multiple engineering groups. The person should have hands-on experience with process development and be well versed in mechanical engineering or materials science as well as with automated equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. He or she should be familiar with automated equipment, such as but not limited to, optical device alignment, pick and place, fiber attach, flip chip assembly, thermocompression bonding, flex circuit interconnect technologies such as u-flex, or pick and place machines with adhesive dispensing capability; Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), in innovative data reduction, and statistical analysis. Experience working in a cleanroom environment is a plus. Candidate must be able to precisely document and communicate assembly process details for successful transfer of assigned processes to manufacturing.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop, characterize, and qualify manufacturing processes from concept through development and transfer to manufacturing, including specifying and procuring required equipment, process flow, process development/verification, and qualification planDesign, execute, and analyze experiments through DOE and statistical techniques using statistical toolsDesign tooling and fixturing for assigned processes.Set up and conduct process checks and complete process documentation for assigned processes to be successfully transitioned from Development into ManufacturingLead and perform Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) techniques as part of process characterization and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) plansTrain technicians and oversee equipment calibration and maintenance schedulingDevelop all required documentation for processes that transfer to manufacturingYour Skills and ExperienceBS degree in Engineering with 6 to 10 years of experience or MS degree in Engineering, 5 plus years of experienceDemonstrated ability to independently initiate, prioritize, and drive projects to completionAbility to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and results to both highly technical and non-technical co-workers within cross-functional teamsAbility to function independently as well as in a team environmentHands-on experience with opto-electronic module assembly processes including optical device alignment, free space optics, fiber attach of fiber pig-tails, flex circuit interconnect, vacuum solder chambers, hot bar solder equipment, flip chip processing, pick and place, adhesive dispense and thermal cyclingProven experience in design and process development functionsHighly motivated, team player adept at working and meeting goals cross-functionallyExperience in high volume manufacturing a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skills combined with a high attention to detailAbility to use CAD tools such as Creo and/or SolidWorksWorking knowledge of mechanical drawings and dimensional tolerancesUnderstanding of optics is a plusAbility to maintain a clean and safe working environmentJob InfoJob Category Applied R&DDegree Level Bachelor's degreeJob Schedule Full timeJob Type ExperiencedJob Identification 39229Role Type Individual contributorSalary Range USD 125K-232K *Plus potential variable/compensation for eligible rolesExperience level ExperiencedLocations 7360 Windsor Drive, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18106-9318, US (Onsite)Regular or Temporary Regular7360 Windsor Drive, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18106-9318, US