Solder Mask 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 SM Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering support for Soldermask.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Solder Mask & Surface Finish Process Engineer

• Perform routine process audits. 
• Perform chemical lab analysis as assigned by manager.
• Assist with processing/overseeing critical jobs as needed.  
• Perform root cause analysis and put preventive actions in place.
• Evaluate / implement new process /equipment for capability and cycle time improvements. 
• Perform audits to make sure processes are followed. 
• Continually monitor processes for quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide engineering support for Soldermask as well as back up support for any other process as needed.   
• Continually monitor processes in Soldermask for quality, effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Initiate cost reduction without sacrificing quality.
• Optimize process flow.
• Be familiar with and enforce all company safety requirements.
• Inform 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS- EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor degree in chemical engineering or equivalent experience in SM processes is required
• Process Engineering experience is preferred 
• Familiarity with ISO is preferred
• Ability to train operators and document in a timely manner.
• Good computer skills: Microsoft: Excel/Word/Outlook. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible to work long hours base on company needs.
• Ability to perform at the highest level in a fast-paced environment

SUPERVISES: None

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:  Production Floor- Machine Shop Environment.

California Salary Range; 70K - 90K, with Benefit Perks