Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Engineer I - Component to support and drive the development, qualification, and management of critical suppliers and components used in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor-related assemblies. This role is ideal for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong Materials Science background who thrives at engineering, supplier quality, and manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in ensuring reliability, supplier performance, and material/process integrity across the supply base.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong previous experience as a technical lead for suppliers, driving performance in quality, delivery, and root cause and corrective action planning.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, with a focus on continuous improvement, improving lead times and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and capability assessments for new and existing vendors.
• Ensure that all supplied products meet mechanical, thermal, and material performance requirements.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and material/process requirements.
• Lead or support root cause investigations related to supplier quality issues.
• Develop and maintain specifications, qualification reports, and supplier documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and customer standards (e.g., MIL, IPC).

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field
• 5 – 7 years of experience in engineering, supplier quality and manufacturing
• Strong background in materials science and process–material interactions

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or MBA 3-5 years’ experience
• Experience in semiconductor, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with hermetic packaging and microelectronics assembly
• Knowledge of electroless and electrolytic plating of electronic packaging
• Knowledge of common semiconductor industry standards
• Experience conducting supplier audits
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304-$205,000.*