Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing or modifying manufacturing processes to increase product performance, improve manufacturing efficiency and boost profits. This position works closely with design engineers, equipment vendors, program managers, marketing, and quality engineers to support the development of new electromechanical products. They are responsible for providing the overall process design and suggesting measures to improve product design for manufacturability. This includes the development of new equipment and process flows as well as developing cost estimates for labor and capital. They will also provide ongoing sustaining support to production lines at our global make sites.

General Responsibilities
• Key participant in the development of new production processes and/or adapt existing production processes for assembly, calibration and testing
• Define specifications for production equipment and interact with mechanization (in house) and/or equipment suppliers to ensure equipment will meet specifications
• Key participant in global new product development project teams to enable successful launch of new products
• Collaborate with other departments on process specifications, quality aspects, product specifications and continuity of equipment
• Influence product designs during new product development phase to ensure economical and defect free manufacture
• Developing new or improved manufacturing and testing processes that are necessary to achieve the performance and cost requirements of future device applications
• Organize the arranging of sample lines and process development equipment
• Key participant in advanced quality planning activities
• Coordinates all functional requirements, the reviewing of designs and debugging /qualifying new high volume assembly /test equipment or tooling
• Transferring knowledge to make site personnel
• Support improvement projects to reduce cycle time, defects and manufacturing costs
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure processes are capable, have sufficient controls in place, can meet our delivery requirements, and meet our cost targets
• Evaluate Sensata’s and suppliers technical capabilities including tooling design, build experience, maintenance program, processes and process controls, cell automation- if required, quality control systems, and material knowledge
Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

This is an Intermediate Process Engineer position for the Pre-Process Development Team based in Changzhou, focusing primarily on high-voltage fuse electromechanical products.

Specific Responsibilities

• Independently perform fixture and tooling design using SolidWorks, with full capability to create and manage technical drawings without external support 

• Independently own and lead process development projects from concept through pre-launch phase, ensuring timely delivery and quality milestones 

• Support NPI (New Product Introduction), launch activities, and pre-process development for high-voltage fuse products; drive process design for manufacturability (DFM) during early product development stages 

• Coordinate with design engineers, equipment vendors, and global make sites to ensure smooth process transfer and equipment qualification 

 

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 3 years of relevant work experience; OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 1-2 years of relevant experience 

• Proven track record of independently owning and delivering projects from start to finish 

• SolidWorks proficiency with demonstrated hands-on experience in independent fixture/tooling design 

• Industry background in automotive components or 3C consumer electronics is acceptable 

• Prior experience in pre-process development, product launch, or NPI is highly preferred; candidates with mass production process experience who possess a strong pioneering mindset and hands-on implementation capability will also be considered 

• English: CET-4 or CET-6 required; strong written English skills for email and daily business documentation are essential; oral English proficiency can be developed after onboarding 

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Yangzhou Baoying and Wuhu.

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