Process Engineer

About the company: 

Sierra Circuits is a Silicon Valley-based leader in printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly, specializing in high-quality, quick-turn and complex prototypes. With over 35 years of experience, Sierra provides a seamless, end-to-end PCB solution—from design and fabrication to assembly and testing—all under one roof at its state-of-the-art facilities in Sunnyvale, California. Sierra Circuits is committed to supporting engineers and designers through extensive educational resources. The company offers free online tools such as the Stackup Designer, Impedance Calculator, Material Selector, and BOM and DFM Checkers, along with technical blogs, webinars, design guides, and its SierraConnect community forum. Sierra Circuit serves all industries including aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and telecommunications, building PCBs to the highest industry standards, and keeping innovation at the forefront of everything we do.

SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION: 

The Process Engineer is responsible for learning, understanding, and monitoring all processes in the assigned areas as well as training operators within these departments.  

She/He will assist with the implementation of new processes as needed, along with providing technical engineering support for processes as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Function Name

• Primary Departments are Plating and Via Fill 
• Perform routine process audits. 
• Perform chemical lab analysis as assigned by the manager or as needed to verify the chemical concentrations. 
• Continually monitor processes for quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Monitor the process trends in truchem and work proactively to control the process. 
• Set up new processes as needed, create SOP and other documents as required. 
• Work with the Chem lab manager, Plating manager, and maintenance to get the PMs done for the assigned department. 
• Assist with processing/overseeing critical jobs as needed.   
• Follow up with daily quality issues in Manufacturing, resolve them/perform root cause analysis working with the team and provide an update to the manager every morning. 
• Provide engineering support for assigned areas as well as back-up support for any other process as needed.   
• Optimize production processing efficiencies for improvement as needed.  
• Train Operators as needed and document in a timely manner. 
• Be familiar with and enforce all company safety requirements.
• Inform the manager of any potential problems
• Ability to wear/work with common forms of rubber and plastic use for PPE. 
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds maximum and stand/walk throughout the day.
• Work extended hours based on company needs and be available to after-hours emergency calls.
• Manage the truchmen software and implement new processes. 
• Handle new equipment installation in plating and via fill area. 
• Create AutoCAD drawings as assigned by the Manager. 
• Lead engineering projects in plating and via fill, and Train Junior Engineers while working with them.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Additional

QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS- EXPERIENCE:

• 2 to 5 years PCB Engineering experience or BA degree.
• Complete familiarity with Computers and basic software such as excel, power point, word

•  Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, protective glasses, face-shields, aprons, rubber boots, etc. 
•  Ability to work within the confines of a room where concentrations of chemicals are located.
•  Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds maximum and stand/walk throughout the day.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours based on company needs.
• Ability to perform at the highest level in a fast-paced and high-sound environment.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing and/or six sigma is desirable.

SUPERVISES: None

SALARY:  75K - 95K with Benefits and Perks

MUST be a US Personnel 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The ability to lift 20 lbs., open filing cabinets, and bend, stand, or climb on step ladders as necessary.

ENVIRONMENT:

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits Package – Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life & AD&D, and Voluntary Benefits 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Wellness Benefits – Gym/Fitness Membership Reimbursement 
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays