Position: Process EngineerLocation: Nashua, NHWe are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our Advanced Materials and Technology team. The position will be located in Nashua, NH.
RESPONSIBILITIES:We are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of a coating process for components used in high speed interconnects. The engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and implementing scalable, robust processes that ensure product quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires strong knowledge of polymer substrates, coating technologies, and process control in a manufacturing environment.
- Support material characterization, reliability testing, and performance benchmarking for process scale up.
- Collaborate with Development, NPI, Signal and Mechanical Integrity teams to identify material challenges and translate findings into manufacturable solutions.
- Development of tool and fixtures using 3D CAD (Solidworks and/or Pro-Engineer)
- Define process equipment, fixtures and tools for new coating processes or process improvements
- Provide product and investment cost assessments for new or modified products for the justification and acquisition of major tooling and equipment.
- Write and develop machine / tooling specifications for processes and equipment to be purchased from outside sources.
- Drive process risk reduction effort using design for manufacturability (DFM), list potential critical/risk product-process areas (FMEA) and verification testing
- Define and drive process qualification (FAI, Cmk, Cpk) plans
- Coordinate with internal & external vendors the fabrication of prototype samples, tooling and equipment to meet schedules
- Involved in the analysis of defined risk areas and experimentation, detailed design and analysis, DOE, basic technology research and development.
- Develop and document assembly processes, which include process sheets, operating procedures, spare parts lists, and preventative maintenance plan.
- Provide training, guidance and support to production and specialized personnel as necessary
- Participate in team meetings to inform progress on project and customer driven deliverables (such as samples or qualification reports).
- Interface with vendor on new automated equipment development.
- Work closely with operations in defining operations plans capacity plan, time study, takt time, line balance, flow diagram, line lay-out, work instructions, workmanship standards, control and inspection plans and other manufacturing documentation.
- Work with manufacturing team to develop capacity and cost reduction plans for high volume efficiency, product cost reductions and capacity planning
- Some travel both domestically and internationally may be required
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in technical discipline preferably; Materials, Mechanical or Industrial.
- Experience with process development, DOE, SPC, and scale-up from lab to production.
- Experience in coating processes, inkjet/spray deposition, or related manufacturing technologies.
- Strong understanding of conductive inks, polymers, and adhesion mechanisms.
- Ability to work with cross-functionally, document and communicate technical findings to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with 3D CAD Design software (preferably Solidworks and/or Pro-Engineer)
- Ability to perform engineering experiments, collect data and analyze root cause/corrective action and tack time studies
- Experience on Automation
