Jobs at Ichor Systems, Inc.

Provides on-site, first-line IT support for employee devices, applications, software, peripherals, and network connectivity. Manages helpdesk tickets, troubleshooting, escalation, SLA compliance, device imaging and deployment, account provisioning, IT asset records, software updates, and security patches. Supports onboarding and offboarding, coordinates with regional IT teams and vendors, documents technical processes, and delivers customer-focused guidance while maintaining compliance with IT policies and security standards.

Directs relationships with precision machining suppliers, overseeing delivery, quality, cost, capacity, factory engagement, escalations, supplier development, and continuous improvement. Partners with engineering, procurement, quality, and planning teams on DFM, sourcing, new product introduction, FAI, PPAP, risk management, and supplier accountability. Requires deep CNC machining, metrology, GD&T, and factory-floor expertise, with 30–50% travel to supplier sites.

Supports manufacturing process development, new product introduction, process documentation, continuous improvement, prototype validation, issue resolution, and automation projects involving robotics and PLC applications. The intern evaluates tooling, costs, time standards, drawings, and process requirements while helping improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and manufacturability in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Leads global business intelligence initiatives across supply chain, production, inventory, and sales operations. Builds Power BI dashboards, develops Python and SQL solutions, applies predictive analytics and machine learning, and translates complex data into actionable insights. Partners with global stakeholders, leads analytics projects, establishes data governance practices, and provides technical guidance to improve planning, forecasting, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

Optimize CNC machining processes, labor standards, takt times, tooling, fixtures, shop-floor layouts, and material flow. Collaborate on NC/CAM programming, cutting parameters, quality investigations, and corrective actions. Maintain ERP bills of materials, routings, and process travelers while applying Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methods. The role also supports automation and machine-monitoring improvements in machining cells.

Design, develop, test, and maintain real-time embedded firmware for flow control products using C/C++. Responsibilities include microcontroller and DSP architecture, hardware interface integration, resource optimization, verification testing, troubleshooting, code and design reviews, technical documentation, and manufacturing release support. The role collaborates with hardware and systems engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

Manages high-volume accounts payable activities, including supplier invoice and payment processing, account reconciliations, invoice matching, discrepancy resolution, month-end close support, audit documentation, tax-related matters, and accurate financial recordkeeping. Uses Oracle ERP and Excel while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers, safeguarding confidential information, and supporting daily accounting operations.

Prepares cost estimates and quotations for stainless-steel weldment components used in semiconductor equipment manufacturing. Analyzes bills of material, engineering drawings, labor, materials, processing, and pricing requirements. Collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, and customers to develop competitive quotations, maintain costing data, identify risks, and optimize costs.

Develops and executes training strategy for direct labor employees, including onboarding, training-needs analysis, competency frameworks, skill-gap identification, training material coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement. Partners with Operations, HR, EHS, and Quality to align workforce development with production, safety, quality, productivity, and operational objectives.

Manage import/export compliance: classify HTSUS/ECCN, conduct AES/EEI filings and audits, support license reviews, denied-party screening, tariff analysis, broker/carrier resolution, maintain documentation, implement process improvements, and partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate trade risks.

Provides full-cycle HR support across five manufacturing sites, advising managers on employee relations, compliance, performance, hiring, onboarding, leaves, accommodations, and workforce planning. Maintains HRIS data, analyzes workforce metrics, supports employee engagement and retention, conducts investigations, and ensures compliance with California and federal employment laws. The role is fully onsite in the San Francisco Bay Area with occasional travel to nearby worksites.

Leads the NPI/NPD PMO, transitioning products from R&D through prototype and pilot builds into scalable volume manufacturing. Owns phase-gate execution, PLM milestones, commercialization, manufacturing readiness, tooling, automation, testing, and portfolio alignment. Partners across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management while leading Technical Program Managers and prototype/pilot-build engineering. Ensures launches meet customer, quality, cost, and delivery targets and develops scalable production capabilities.

Lead global supply chain and commodity strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and risk. Manage strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, NPI support, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement. Drive supplier performance, dual sourcing, capacity planning, and cross-functional projects to improve delivery, cost, and product margin.

Supports global corporate accounting and monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, expense and card programs, and recurring filings. Investigates variances, resolves reconciling items, maintains audit-ready documentation, and improves accounting processes across a multi-entity environment.

Manage import/export classification, licensing, documentation, audits, denied-party screening, and compliance for complex manufacturing. Support AES/EEI filings, broker/carrier inquiries, tariff and duty processes, and partner cross-functional teams to resolve trade compliance issues, maintain manuals/SOPs, and implement regulatory changes.

Manage procurement and supply chain programs to ensure delivery, reduce risk and costs, maintain DDMRP/Kanban replenishment, resolve shortages and root causes, maintain ERP setup and supplier contracts, coordinate planning and communicate with suppliers and stakeholders.

Manage supplier relationships, optimize costs, and ensure supply chain alignment with business objectives while leading continuous improvement initiatives in logistics operations.

Leads automation strategy, engineering teams, and manufacturing automation projects from concept through production. Provides hands-on technical leadership across PLCs, robotics, controls, machine vision, motion control, software, and equipment integration. Partners cross-functionally to improve safety, quality, cost, capacity, reliability, and throughput; establishes standards, manages budgets and external partners, supports capital planning, and drives scalable automation adoption.

Manages engineering change control and document control processes within a PLM system. Responsibilities include tracking and distributing change orders, auditing documentation, maintaining part master records, preparing KPI reports, supporting PLM users, performing quality checks, resolving data issues, and training stakeholders on PLM and ERP workflows.

Leads global supply chain optimization by designing scalable processes, standards, training, metrics, and technology capabilities. Oversees procurement and ERP roadmaps, Oracle Fusion governance, AI and analytics adoption, MRP policies, standard costs, supplier performance, and continuous improvement. Drives transformation initiatives, change management, shared services, executive reporting, and M&A integration across divisions and geographies.