Sr. Process Engineer

Description

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 Engineering, Production, QA and R&D teams at Knowles Valencia and be responsible for High volume MLCC process development and optimization, introducing new automated assembly equipment and technology to ensure the process that are stable, high yielding and cost effective. The position will be based at Knowles Valencia CA Site.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for MLCC new installed automation line, process development, equip maintenance and debug.
• Responsible for creating MLCC Mylar caster, printer, blanker, stacker machine program, key process parameters set up, SPC control, process window DoE, machine debug and Process documentation.
• Work with other process and equipment engineer to support process flow, analyze data to identify root causes of failures, and opportunities for process optimization. Work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret cap test results and correlate them with physical assembly defects or process deviations.
• Train technicians and junior engineers on automated equipment operation, and safety protocols. Provide technical leadership within the engineering team.
• Oversee daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput, and cost reduction.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Benefits

What’s in it for you on Day 1 :

Exciting Onsite Perks :

Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay.  The starting pay for this role is targeted to be between $90,000 and $120,000 per year.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company.  It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range.  We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement : Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies : The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.

About Knowles

Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets.

Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries.