Manufacturing Engineer/Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Fairchild Imaging, headquartered in San Jose, California is a specialty image sensor design and manufacturing company with deep experience in developing leading edge performance CMOS image sensors. Our portfolio of image sensors can be found in many high-performance imaging applications like space exploration, medical x-ray, sciences, quantum computing, machine vision, low light, and 360 situational awareness.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/ Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain cost effective manufacturing and test methods, and flow of material for existing products and new product introductions. Utilizes experience in semiconductor assembly and test manufacturing and performs as subject matter expert in relevant manufacturing processes. This role supports the development of new methods, processes, and equipment and communicates process and production status information and feedback to internal customers and managers.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop new manufacturing processes / tooling, resolve manufacturing constraints including development of controls to ensure accurate and consistent measurement of assembly and test performance

Review/approves engineering drawings/design changes for producibility and coordinates first article assembly from release through delivery

Develops complex work instructions, software, and procedures in support of manufacturing processes

Develops training programs and provides manufacturing personnel with training and technical guidance

Performs complex methods (and cost) analysis and conducts process measurements

Assist in the resolution of supply chain issues impacting manufacturing as well as supplier feedback, selection and technical assistance

Acts as liaison between Manufacturing, Production Control, Engineering and suppliers. Represents manufacturing at design reviews, Configuration Control Board (CCB), make versus buy meetings, and Material Review Board (MRB) meetings

Required Qualifications

Solid background in quality systems and electronics assembly and test processes

Proven record of analyzing manufacturing / support processes and driving continuous improvement. This position is the subject matter expert for manufacturing processes that include; wafer dicing, die attach, wire bonding, epoxy bonding, and complex camera assembly and test processes.

Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities to improve performance, develop targets and action plans and lead an organization to achieve results

Excels at yield analysis, failure analysis (field and in process) leading to root cause, and comes up with corrective actions

Proficient in use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, yield analysis and tracking tools, and other manufacturing support systems

Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office products in producing data-driven reports

Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively monitor operations with excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills

Results driven, analytical, self motivated, detail oriented with ability to logically identify alternate solutions or approaches to complex problems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in electronics/semiconductor environment with hands-on experience CMOS and CCD imagers and cameras a plus

Medical, dental, or other X-ray product experience a plus

Experience in Six Sigma, SPC, Continuous Improvement / Lean Methodologies a plus

Proficient in use of Minitab or similar

Experience troubleshooting PC Boards issues to component level and/or selection of assembly epoxies a plus

Education

BS and minimum of 7 years' experience as Manufacturing or Process Engineer in electronics manufacturing, including assembly and test.

Fairchild Imaging provides our employees with a range in benefits offerings that includes:

9/80 Schedule - You get every other Friday off!

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with multiple plan offerings

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution annually

401(k) retirement plans with Employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and additional Floating Holidays

The base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $190,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Fairchild Imaging is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.