Laser Process Engineer

2 weeks ago

Cazenovia, Wisconsin, United States Knowles Corporation Full time $80,000 - $130,000
Laser Process Engineer

Department: Engineering and R&D

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cazenovia, New York

Reporting To: Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Compensation: $80,000 - $130,000 / year


Description The Process Engineering group at Knowles Precision Devices is responsible for supporting and maintaining the flow of production material for the Thin Film Product Line.   The Knowles Thin Film Product Line includes RF and Microwave components for applications in telecom, aerospace and defense markets. This position is a hands-on engineering role, providing daily support to operations to maintain the flow of parts, implementing new equipment and supporting a range of improvement projects.   This is a fast paced position, that expects time management to support short term and long term needs of the company. Salary and title dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and develop Job Instructions and Work Instructions for existing and new processes
  • Collect and analyze data on yields and process capability
  • Provide technical skill training to operators
  • Provide process support to minimize production down-time in assigned areas
  • Participate in project based teams
  • Support equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) for Root Cause investigations
  • May support contract review and process rulebook maintenance, in support of new product designs
  • Comply with and support company policies and programs regarding safety, security, ISO, EEO, OSHA 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • 3+ years of experience supporting laser drilling/cutting equipment in a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelors of Science in engineering/science, or equivalent experience
  • Experience reading and understanding CAD engineering drawings using GD&T
  • Experience measuring and validating workmanship to drawing specification, with optical measurement devices
  • Ability to generate machine motion control programs (i.e. G-Code)
  • Experience authoring job instructions and work instructions
  • Proficiency in statistical methods (DOE, SPC, FMEA) and data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, MATLAB, Python, SQL)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, communicating to both operators and management
  • Willingness to train others and work as a member of inter-disciplinary teams
  • Must be able to perform lab duties in an ISO certified clean room, meeting gowning, ESD, and EHS requirements.
  • Due to US Export Regulations all candidates must be a U.S. person (i.e. U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)

Benefits What's in it for you on Day 1:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Security Clearance Incentive Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Alternate work schedules available
  • PTO (10 days) and NYS Sick and Safe Leave
  • Paid Holidays
Exciting Onsite Perks:
  • Free Starbucks coffee available at our café
  • Free access to our Fitness Center
  • Fresh food is available for purchase in the cafeteria store.
  • Employee Appreciation Events

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 salary for this role is targeted to be between $80,000 to $130,000 annually.
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.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.  
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.

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