MEMS Process and Proto Development Engineer

Job Title: MEMS Process and Proto Development Engineer

Department: MSP

Expected Weekly Hours: 40

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Corvallis, Oregon

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing technical expertise across packaging processes such as precision overmold, pick-n-place, lamination, adhesive dispense and automated handling. If you are a process engineer with experience in silicon or MEMS development and enjoy working on large scale projects, this position is for you!

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop fundamental understanding of fabrication processes and product development methodologies
• Take ownership for an assigned toolset and lead the client’s technical team to maintain and improve process quality and cost
• Work with a team of engineers and technicians to develop reliable, cost-effective and high-quality solutions for complex products in a fast-paced New Product Introduction (NPI) environment
• Develop new methods and capabilities in the work center in support of product development needs, quality improvements and cost optimizations
• Collaborate and communicate with global management, operations and development teams including outsourced development partners regarding project progress and issue resolution
• Document and present project methods and results
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Job Requirements

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in a silicon or MEMS processing R&D role; experience to include
• Working within a silicon or MEMS process including design and/or manufacturing/tooling process development
• Collaborating with global internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working with/managing the physical and chemical mechanisms of wafer or MEMS processes
• Experience drafting reports and presentations to upper management
  
  

Qualifications

• Familiarity with SQL data structures and information systems architecture
• Self-starter with desire to work across a variety of requirements
• Ability to execute the plan in timely manner without sacrificing quality
• Ability to generate design ideas and present and sell designs and proof of concept to broader product group and management
• Ability to frame and align to clear problems, vision, and goals
• Strong collaboration skills across disciplines and organizations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent email, telephone and virtual meeting etiquette
• Customer service orientated, ensuring needs are met in a timely fashion
• Ability to take opportunities for continuous improvement and implement documented process improvements
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently; demonstrated organization, problem-solving, project management, and time management skills
• Demonstrated strong ability to work well within a local and distributed team environment, or independently; strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work and interact effectively with team members from other disciplines, cultures, and organizations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively inform and present ideas confidently and persuasively to peers and managers
• Ability to take initiative to ask questions, ask for help, or provide updates, without reluctance
• Ability to meet the eligibility requirements for working in the US without RLA sponsorship for employment visa status
• Strong computer skills that include proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), Teams and SharePoint
  
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the duties of the position.
  
  
  

Work Environment

• The position typically operates in a standard office environment.
• This role may use standard office equipment such as computer, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.