Jobs at Silfex, Inc.

Supports lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across office and shop-floor environments. Facilitates Kaizen events, CI projects, value stream mapping, training, data analysis, waste reduction, and problem-solving initiatives. Promotes 5S, standard work, visual management, and Theory of Constraints while influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority. Documents roadblocks, evaluates employee suggestions, supports safety and quality objectives, and drives change within a semiconductor components manufacturing environment.

Leads Lean, continuous improvement, and industrial engineering initiatives across manufacturing and business operations. Responsibilities include operational data analysis, waste elimination, labor optimization, capacity modeling, workflow and layout optimization, value stream mapping, bottleneck analysis, standard work, and change management. The role partners cross-functionally to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, throughput, and profitability while driving sustainable results without direct authority.

The Director of Research Sciences leads R&D initiatives, manages a team of scientists and engineers, and oversees the development and implementation of innovative strategies for silicon manufacturing.

Manage production value streams to meet targets for output, quality, cost, delivery and safety. Coach and develop staff, implement Lean/Six Sigma/5S improvements, coordinate with engineering/quality/maintenance to minimize scrap and downtime, plan production schedules and workflows, enforce quality systems and standard work, and drive continuous improvement.

Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of CZ crystal-growing engineering projects including installation, startup, commissioning, budgeting, compliance, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication while driving continuous improvement.

Provide hands-on service desk support in office and manufacturing environments. Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues, install and configure computers and IT equipment, manage support tickets, maintain equipment inventory, train users, support software and hardware procurement, document processes, and provide on-call coverage in a bring-your-own-device environment.

Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server databases. Administer server instances, optimize performance, manage ETL pipelines, and ensure security compliance. Mentor junior team members and collaborate in a high-functioning environment.

Leads supplier and internal reliability engineering for custom machines, automation, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Uses FMEA, failure analysis, maintenance strategies, and reliability metrics to improve uptime, capability, maintainability, safety, quality, and cost. Manages machine development from concept through commissioning, leads supplier problem solving and corrective actions, coordinates cross-functional projects, supports high-precision manufacturing processes, and mentors engineers and designers. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally is required.

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes for silicon components, including machining, lapping, polishing, and cleanroom operations. Coordinates equipment installation and qualification, creates manufacturing methods from customer drawings, applies lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools, performs dimensional and surface-finish measurements, and uses SPC and MSA. Supports material review, process control, quality procedures, reporting, safety compliance, and special engineering projects.

Provides hands-on service desk support in office and manufacturing environments. Diagnoses and resolves hardware and software issues, installs and upgrades computers and IT equipment, manages tickets and inventory, supports printers and phones, troubleshoots networks, creates user accounts, trains employees, documents procedures, and assists with process improvements and special projects. The role requires adherence to safety, PPE, quality management, lean manufacturing, and 5S practices.

Lead and develop a manufacturing engineering team to improve product quality, reduce defects, and eliminate waste using Lean and data-driven methods. Drive SPC, root-cause analysis, process capability evaluations, equipment validation, and cross-functional continuous-improvement initiatives to enhance first-pass yield, reduce scrap, and optimize throughput.

Develop, optimize, and control CNC machining processes for silicon and brittle materials. Lead process improvement using SPC, DOE, root cause analysis, and FMEA. Support CNC programming, tooling, and equipment performance. Author procedures, collaborate cross-functionally, manage projects, and apply Lean/6-Sigma to improve quality, safety, and production capability.

The CNC Programmer develops, maintains, and optimizes CNC machining programs for silicon and brittle materials, ensuring safety and operational efficiency while overseeing tooling and equipment performance.

The Program/Project Manager is accountable for overseeing project execution, coordinating resources, managing risks, ensuring project success, and fostering collaboration across teams.

Lead development, optimization, and control of wet silicon etch processes for semiconductor components. Define process conditions and CTQs, implement SPC and process controls, evaluate and modify tools, transfer technologies from R&D to manufacturing, apply Lean methods, manage projects and budgets, ensure quality system compliance, and drive continuous improvement and safety in etch operations.

The CNC Machinist operates 3 to 5-axis CNC machines, ensuring precision and quality in silicon component production, while performing maintenance and quality inspections.

Operate and maintain 3–5 axis CNC machines to produce precision silicon components. Perform setups, inspections (CMM, profilometer, micrometers), troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, documentation, and continuous improvement using lean and 5S. Support installations, pilot runs, and training.

The Automation Mechanical Engineer will support Silfex's manufacturing by developing automation solutions, enhancing equipment reliability, and designing efficient workflows while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Operate and set up 3- to 5-axis CNC machines to produce precision parts; perform dimensional and visual inspections (CMM, micrometers, calipers, profilometers); follow work instructions and quality procedures; document measurements; perform tool setting/dressing; assist with maintenance orders, 5S, and continuous improvement; work D shift (6pm-6am).

The Lead IT Systems Engineer will design, implement, and manage hybrid infrastructure on Azure and on-prem, focusing on automation, monitoring, security compliance, incident response, and mentoring.