Senior Microelectronics Die Level Process Engineer

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Job Description Summary:

The Senior Product Engineer develops novel solutions to customer-driven problems including ruggedized miniature electro-mechanical systems, systems for harsh environments (e.g. high-g, high temperature, high vibration), dynamic mechanisms, and autonomous systems. The product engineering and manufacturing support team helps turn these cutting-edge designs into fielded hardware for our end customers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts.
• Gather materials or resources needed to design the product.
• Test the product for usability and safety.
• Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.

Skills/Abilities:

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
• Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.

Experience:

5-7 years experience in Product Engineering or related.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree with 7+ years of experience in a relevant field such as mechanical engineering, materials science, or manufacturing engineering.
• OR Master of Science degree with 5+ years of experience in a relevant field such as mechanical engineering, materials science, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience programming automated die level assembly equipment (i.e. die placement, wirebonding, or encapsulation).
• Ability to generate clear process control documents and work instructions.
• Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve program goals.
• Exposure to statistical analysis software such as JMP or Minitab to create and execute design of experiments.
• Familiarity with failure analysis techniques to establish root cause and prevent future failures.
• Experience using MES systems for process flow tracking.

Security Clearance:

• Current in-scope TOP SECRET security clearance is required.

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Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

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