Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Process Engineer will play a critical role in optimizing calibration and repair processes to ensure high quality, safety, and efficiency within the operation. This individual will be responsible for evaluating current processes, developing improvements, and implementing new technologies and methods to meet organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

The corporate role will support development, maintenance, and optimization of calibration automation platforms and ensure continuous improvement of laboratory calibration processes. This includes developing and identifying mechanical and software based automation solutions, writing and maintaining automation scripts, training calibration personnel, and analyzing technical workflows for efficiency and compliance. The role also encompasses documentation development, project implementation and cross-functional support across all SIMCO laboratories to drive operational excellence and standardization.

Responsibilities and Duties

Process Design and Improvement

• Evaluate existing calibration and repair processes for mechanical and electrical equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, pressure, torque tools, physical dimensional tools, mass and environmental monitoring instruments.
• Analyze calibration workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance throughput, reduce cycle time, and eliminate non-value-added steps.
• Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives aimed at improving laboratory operations, efficiency and quality.
• Develop and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for calibration efficiency and automation utilization.
• Standardize procedures and processes across laboratories to ensure uniform practices and consistent quality.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to identify bottlenecks and root causes of inefficiency.
• Collaborate with technicians and quality teams to test and validate process changes.

Calibration Automation and Engineering Management :

Equipment and Tooling

Technical Documentation and Data Management :

Training and Support

Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

Skills and Knowledge :

Physical Demands

Working Environment

What We Offer

Full-time, exempt position, sign on bonus eligible

Excellent benefits package Employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan, employee funded pre-tax health, childcare spending accounts and tuition reimbursement

Paid time off with vacation, sick and holiday leave

SIMCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SIMCO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Us

SIMCO Electronics is the leading provider of calibration and software services for test and measurement instruments used in technology organizations. To learn more about SIMCO Electronics please site our home page at : https : / / www.simco.com / .

For the second year in a row, SIMCO has been named #1 on a list of "The Best Places to Work" in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times.