Manufacturing Engineer

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. 

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment. 

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Job Descriptions:

Essential Function:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for creating, evaluating, implementing, and monitoring, manufacturing processes related to silicon and other materials.  Responsible for across-the-board manufacturing processes including machining, lapping, polishing, and clean room processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Company Quality Management System and apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate
• Apply lean manufacturing concepts such as Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC), and other problem solving tools
• Evaluates existing manufacturing methods and sequences and recommends/implements improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cost, reduce waste, etc.
• Evaluates and tests alternative products that improve Silfex’s technical manufacturing capabilities, resulting in throughput increase, cost reduction, and yield improvement
• Participates in the Material Review Board (MRB) recommending alternate process configurations that result in the conservation of material
• Creates manufacturing methods from prints provided by customers to achieve specifications
• Understand concepts of CNC machining and CMM inspection.  Coordinate with CNC and CMM programmers to achieve required specifications.
• Understands and can apply process control (SPC) and measurement systems analysis (MSA)
• Prepares reports/presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Engineering Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering
• Lean/Six sigma green belt certification is strongly preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including specifications, customer and internal drawings
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Application of problem solving tools such as cause & effect, design of experiment (DOE) and follow problem solving process such as A3, DMAIC, or 8D 
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as trigonometry, algebra and statistical techniques
• Ability to utilize software such as Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to use Access, statistical software (Minitab, JMP)
• Must be able to analyze and solve complex problems
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment
• Must be able to pay close attention to details
• Must be comfortable talking to various levels within the company as well as customers

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds.  The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.