Process Engineer

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. 

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment. 

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Job Descriptions:

Essential Function:

Lead R&D projects to improve high power Laser machining equipment and process productivity. In addition, when necessary, guide manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams in the plant on advanced Laser precision machining equipment related technical problems among other duties.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage R&D projects to deliver high productivity process and high quality product
• Lead design of experiments (DOEs), conduct tests and measurements, and provide data driven recommendations
• Write technical reports, work instructions, and present status and results as required
• Engage with other engineering team members and provide cross functional support as needed
• Develop the specifications and oversee the implementation of the needed facilities and equipment required to perform experiments relevant to the position with safety integrated
• Recommend and use partnerships (universities, suppliers, other) as appropriate
• Provide recommendations and communicate best practices and learnings to the manufacturing engineering group and operations to improve production processes
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing professional networks; participating in professional societies.
• Performs all work related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to EHS and Management.
• Carries out special projects and all other appropriate and reasonable duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, chemistry or related technical field
• 5+ years of industry experience in laser technology/engineering
• Familiar with high-power solid-state lasers, high power fiber lasers, laser characterization methods and light matter interactions
• Industry experience with strong theoretical knowledge of laser machining is a plus
• Hands-on experience with design of experiment
• Ability to apply scientific principles to solve a wide range of practical problems 
• Ability to work effectively either individually or in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities under minimal supervision

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents 
• Ability to utilize computer programing languages, simulation packages (Comsol), statistical software packages (JMP, Minitab) to assist problem solving and data analysis

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 finger, 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 is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. 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 exposed to work 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.

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.