Job Description:

Essential Function:

The position is responsible for developing, optimizing, and controlling EDM processes for silicon and other brittle materials to ensure all dimensional, cosmetic, and performance requirements for semiconductor applications are met. The engineer must understand complex manufacturing workflows, EDM equipment and programming, material-removal technologies, tooling, and consumables in support of Silfex operations. The role focuses on managing and controlling processes to meet customer specifications with strong emphasis on safety and quality. This position serves as the company's subject matter expert for EDM and leads the development, implementation, and qualification of machining processes required to support customer needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership
• Develops, sustains, and optimizes EDM processes, tooling, and equipment for silicon and brittle materials.
• Provides expertise in critical manufacturing processes.
• Uses SPC and data-driven methods to stabilize processes, elevate capability, and drive continuous improvement.
• Leads root cause analysis, DOEs, and measurement-based investigations; converts data into clear, actionable plans.
• Maintains and updates FMEAs for assigned equipment and processes.
• Authors technical documentation including Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Test Plans.
• Applies Lean manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.

EDM Programming & Equipment
• Knowledgeable to support EDM programs using CAD/CAM systems and post processors.
• Supports equipment performance improvement and capability enhancement across functional groups.

Project & Cross-Functional Execution
• Leads projects from initiation through closure while managing multiple priorities.
• Supports new and existing product development from a technical perspective.
• Provides cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to improve quality, delivery, and cost.
• Serves as a technical problem solver, driving improvements that enhance safety, reduce scrap, and improve process robustness.

Professional Attributes
• Self-driven, confident, and accountable professional with strong self-awareness.
• Works effectively both independently and collaboratively with strong attention to detail.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and proactively across teams and organizational levels.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline plus 2-3 years' experience.

• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required, preferably supporting EDM machining, precision manufacturing operations, process development, and technical problem solving.

Technical Skills
• Comprehensive understanding of shop operations and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with Lean/6-Sigma problem-solving methods.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis (JMP, Minitab) and problem-solving methodologies.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.

Team & Communication Skills
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and excel within cross-functional teams.

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication - Begin with the end in mind - Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently working near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate. Employee is required to meet all PPE requirements as outlined in Silfex procedures.