Job Overview:
This is a position offering excellent professional and career development in Knowles Precision Device Division. In this critical role, you will be working side-by-side with Process and Equipment Engineering, Production & Planning, QA and R&D teams at Knowles Valencia and be responsible for High volume MLCC process development and optimization, managing the new assembly and equipment project to support stable, high yielding and cost-effective process. The position will be based at Knowles Valencia CA Site.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with cross functional teams to lead the projects for process optimization to timely meet project schedule objectives.
- Working with Process engineering team to achieve the monthly yield and scrap target.
- Responsible to lead the troubleshooting of the integrated processes through large process data mapping/analysis and come out the solutions.
- Create visibility to key metrics including project status, project funnel, process capability measures, SPC, etc.
- Evaluate, prioritize and justify capital expenditures to support process improvement projects.
- Coordinate the automation programs to drive productivity improvement.
- Collaborate with Production and Planning teams to meet On-Time-To-Plan (OTTP) goals and financial objectives, including yield improvement and scrap reduction targets.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelors, or advanced degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial engineering, Statistical or equivalent.
- 5+ Experience in semi-conductor advanced manufacturing process, process data analysis, MLCC fabrication and process related failure analysis experience preferred
- Strong technical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a deep commitment to operational excellence.
- Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Familiarity with ceramic capacitor process and characterization, including but not limited to mylar tape casting, screen printing, firing, viscosity, ceramic capacitor electrical testing will be plus.
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing engineering techniques, i.e. D.O.E., JMP, Six Sigma and statistical analysis.
- Experience in project management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, macros).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
The annual salary for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 annually
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Pay Range$90,000 - $120,000 annually
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial engineering, Statistics, or equivalent.
- 5+ years experience in semiconductor advanced manufacturing, process data analysis, MLCC fabrication, and failure analysis.
- Strong technical skills, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to operational excellence.
- Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate across all levels.
- Familiarity with ceramic capacitor processes and characterization (mylar tape casting, screen printing, firing, viscosity, electrical testing).
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing engineering techniques (DOE, JMP, Six Sigma) and statistical analysis.
- Experience in project management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, pivot tables, macros).
What We Do
Knowles Corporation is a global leader and provider of advanced audio and precision device solutions. The company specializes in high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, and micro-acoustic components, such as microphones and balanced armature speakers. It serves a wide range of demanding end markets, including consumer electronics, hearing health, medical technology, defense, aerospace, and industrial electrification.
