Process Development Engineer

9 hours ago

San Diego, United States SES Government Solutions Full time

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR.

At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family

Job Summary

The Process Development Engineer at Daylight will be responsible for supporting the design, build, and analysis of lasers, robotics, tooling, fixtures, and related equipment as needed for the production of laser modules. They should have a strong understanding of equipment, documentation and testing. Working with a multi-disciplinary team, they will execute on calculations, FMEA, builds, testing, capacity planning, and process development. The ideal candidate would be able to compile/review data, perform both optical and mechanical analyses, build preventative and predictive maintenance requirements and plans for laser related equipment in manufacturing, implement changes in the lab, and document those changes. They should additionally be a self-starter who is able to work independently, be flexible, and be receptive to ideas and feedback from the team.

Job Responsibilities
  • Develop systematic processes for various laser packaging technologies (soldering, wire bonding, lid welding, adhesive bonding, hermeticity testing)
  • Validate design intent and optimize manufacturability
  • Hands-on support of initial engineering prototype and production lasers builds
  • Work with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products
  • Troubleshoot engineering issues with root cause analysis
  • Use SolidWorks and other design/analysis software
  • Perform statistical processing to establish control limits and monitor processes
  • Document manufacturing processes to support new products and lifecycle changes (Work Instructions, ECO's, and TDN's)
  • Create and conduct validation test plans to qualify process changes
  • Execute process improvements using lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies
  • Integrate information technologies with shop floor processes
  • Support 5S, housekeeping and cleanliness standards throughout manufacturing
  • Set up data collection, analysis, and feedback to improve process performance
  • Design and implement process and production control methods, including identification, tracking and analysis (JMP, Minitab) of key process variables, KPP Capability Analysis, Cpk
  • Construct and execute controlled experiments (DOE and Gage R & R) to address yield, quality, and equipment issues
  • Purchase, fabricate, build, and test prototypes to retire key development risks
  • Interface with suppliers to evaluate new production equipment options and facilitate selection
  • Assist MFG team on the design and implementation of production lines, work cells, fixtures, and other production equipment
The ideal candidate will be:

Able to work independently as well as with a team, providing regular reports on progress and status
Able to work on projects in parallel
Good organization, able to balance lab work, meetings, and design work
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers as required, documenting analysis, test results, and design reviews
Support, communicate, reenforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience, preferably in opto-mechanical, laser packaging, or manufacturing engineering
  • Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge


The pay scale for this position is $71,805/year - $102,681/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic locations, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-SF1 #INDDAY

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