Process Engineer

Company: FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES
Location: Plainview
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

About Us:Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time. Are you looking to be part of the Space Evolution? Where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!Overview:Working under senior engineering supervision, deploys and supports high-technology manufacturing processes with primary focus on SMT assembly and thick-film hybrid microcircuits. Applies and refines suitable methods, materials, and equipment intended to support and improve efficiency, reduce cost, improve product reliability, and expand capabilities. Follows through with design and deployment of accepted proposals. Surveys and keeps current with the state of applicable technology for processes, materials, equipment, vendor capabilities, and other items of relevance. Participates in failure analyses for process and product as needed, and presents findings to internal and external customers.Responsibilities:

• Works as a member of a team to apply and improve current and new processes in support of new and existing microelectronic and SMT products; analyzes results; documents and evaluates processes.
• Keeps current with the state of relevant technology for new or improved processes incorporating state-of-the-art methods, tools and materials, including relevant software tools.
• Interface with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and material suppliers to determine correct approach to design, modify or enhance manufacturability of products; accountable for yields of highly complex processes.
• Develop processes with design guidelines that promote process capability including creating, checking and releasing formal documentation.
• Contributes to forensic and failure analyses for process and product as needed, and presents findings to internal and external customers. Perform detailed Design of Experiments (DOE) and analyze results using statistical methodology.
• Contribute to Basis of Estimates for bid and proposal efforts, and for internal Continuous Improvement initiatives.Participate in safety training and comply with safety policies and practices.Qualifications:
  • Minimum:
    • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Technology or related discipline OR some college education and 2 years of experience in micro-electronic manufacturing.
    • 1+ years of micro-electronic manufacturing environment experience, including electronic packaging of microwave, hybrids, ceramics and Duroid materials; a deep understanding of materials used in micro-electronic circuits and assemblies such as epoxies, eutectic attachment, wire bonding of fine wire, resistance welding equipment and manufacturing processes and equipment.
      • Communication skills: ability to communicate effectively to audiences including customers, coworkers, management, and vendors having varying levels of understanding of the topics.
      • Computer skills: work in a networked environment using a Windows and/or Windows like interface. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
      • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments; ability to maintain confidentiality; work with the vast array of information gathered during elicitation and analysis and to cope with often rapidly changing information.
      • Remain engaged, proactive and positive even in tough circumstances; own assignments and be fully accountable. PREFERRED:
        • 5+ years of experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment specializing in high-reliability microelectronic products for space flight.
        • Experience with Surface-Mount Technology designs and processesSECURITY: Must meet the definition of a US person for ITAR requirements.Salary Range: $96,000 - 106,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. Employment Transparency:BENEFITSWe take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits from day one. Youll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level and beyond. Other benefits include:
          • Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
          • Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
          • Career Opportunity and Growth
          • Tuition Reimbursement
          • Student Loan Repayment
          • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year
          • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave ABOUT FrontgradeFrontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERAt Frontgrade we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email

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