Production Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Production Engineer to support precision cleaning processes within a semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining cleaning methods to ensure high-quality, repeatable servicing of semiconductor parts and subassemblies.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with hands-on manufacturing experience and a solid understanding of cleanroom operations, contamination control, and process discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop, document, and maintain cleaning processes and mechanical assembly and testing processes for semiconductor equipment and precision subassemblies.
• Create and update work instructions, process flows, and assembly standards.
• Implement Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within cleanroom operations.

Production Support

• Provide hands-on engineering support to cleanroom assembly and cleaning teams.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues, cleaning effectiveness issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by transitioning designs into stable production processes.
• Evaluate tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve ergonomics, repeatability, and throughput.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure assembly processes meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure cleaning processes provide the correct and repeatable results for cleanliness and critical dimension stability.
• Provide recommendations to improve throughput and efficiency for new and existing processes utilizing automation, fixturing , or other creative methods.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to support inspections, nonconformance investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Establish and monitor critical process parameters (CPPs) and quality metrics.
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards, ESD controls, and cleanroom contamination-control protocols.

Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Design Engineering to review drawings for manufacturability (DFM).
• Interpret and validate mechanical drawings, GD&T, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Customer Process Change Requests (PCRs) and revision control processes.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.

Cleanroom & Safety Compliance

• Adhere to semiconductor cleanroom standards, including gowning procedures and ESD controls.
• Ensure tools, fixtures, and processes meet contamination control requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing engineering, or semiconductor equipment production
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, precision assembly, and torque-controlled fastening
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation
• Experience developing work instructions and manufacturing process documentation
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and ESD best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with process validation, FMEA, PFMEA, and control plans
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience designing or implementing custom assembly fixtures and tooling
• Prior chemical or chemistry-related experience, particularly in environments involving process chemicals, contamination control, or semiconductor manufacturing

Work Environment

This position operates within a semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment. The role requires wearing cleanroom gowning and PPE for extended periods and may involve hands-on support on the production floor.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Promotes a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally (less than 1/3 of the job)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the job)
• Continually (more than 2/3 of the job)
• Continually required to stand.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to work in confined spaces.
• Continually required to walk- up to 2 miles per day.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually required to perform repetitive tasks
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

• Occasionally work in high, precarious places.
• Continually work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including protective eye wear, hard hat, lab coat, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and respirators.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development