Microelectronics Process Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Smith's Group
Location: Des Moines, IA 50380
Description:
Company Description
About Smiths Interconnect:
Smiths Interconnect is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in critical applications in industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world's most demanding systems.
Smiths Interconnect is part of the Smiths Group. For more than 170 years, Smiths has been at the forefront of engineering progress for a better future. We serve millions of people each year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive world, and better connected in four global markets: energy, security and defense, space and aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in more than 50 countries.
Job Description
Job Purpose
As part of a fast-growing company providing optical transceivers solutions to the Aerospace and Defense market, you will manage, develop and implement new manufacturing processes in our production environment - embracing advanced RF, optical, and microelectronic components, modules and sub-systems. You will actively participate in the development of the next generation of optical transceivers by participating to the PFMEA, MRR, MSA and NPI processes. In collaboration with members of the Engineering and Production teams, you will be involved in defining technical requirements, qualifying assembly methodologies, and providing staff training. This position will give you a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art environment.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Requirements
Additional Information
Why Smiths Interconnect?
Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you'll work on breakthrough technologies that make a difference in the industries that shape the future.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
Innovative culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package and performance incentives.
Location: Dundee is an exciting city with a growing tech sector and a vibrant cultural scene, making it a great place to live and work.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
About Smiths Interconnect:
Smiths Interconnect is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in critical applications in industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world's most demanding systems.
Smiths Interconnect is part of the Smiths Group. For more than 170 years, Smiths has been at the forefront of engineering progress for a better future. We serve millions of people each year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive world, and better connected in four global markets: energy, security and defense, space and aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in more than 50 countries.
Job Description
Job Purpose
As part of a fast-growing company providing optical transceivers solutions to the Aerospace and Defense market, you will manage, develop and implement new manufacturing processes in our production environment - embracing advanced RF, optical, and microelectronic components, modules and sub-systems. You will actively participate in the development of the next generation of optical transceivers by participating to the PFMEA, MRR, MSA and NPI processes. In collaboration with members of the Engineering and Production teams, you will be involved in defining technical requirements, qualifying assembly methodologies, and providing staff training. This position will give you a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art environment.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
- Develop processes related to the assembly of Optical and Microelectronic modules, such as: SMT, flip chip assembly, epoxy dispensing, high accuracy die-bonding, wire-bonding, opto-electronic sub-assemblies (active and passive).
- Support research and development of new technologies related to advanced RF, optical, and microelectronic manufacturing processes.
- Participate to the design and procurement of tooling and fixtures.
- Troubleshoot and analyze manufacturing processes. Provide technical guidance to the production team.
- Create and maintain process documentation.
- Lead Statistical Process Controls in manufacturing.
- Participate to New Product Introduction by supporting PFMEA, MRR, and MSA processes.
- Qualify and transfer into production new manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- Engineering degree.
- 5+ years' experience in a Process or Manufacturing Engineering role.
- In-depth knowledge of optical and microelectronic technologies and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with SolidWorks.
- Experience in programming high-end automated assembly equipment (dispensers, die-bonders, wire-bonders, optical-aligners, etc.) - an asset
- Hands-on experience in handling bare dies or miniature components using tweezers, microscopes, camera systems, etc.
- Knowledge of product's design and development phases.
- Strong leadership and strong communication skills including technical documentation, written reports and proposals, development and delivery of presentations and the ability to listen to and communicate effectively with customers and vendors.
- Experience with industrial automation processes - an asset.
Additional Information
Why Smiths Interconnect?
Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you'll work on breakthrough technologies that make a difference in the industries that shape the future.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
Innovative culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package and performance incentives.
Location: Dundee is an exciting city with a growing tech sector and a vibrant cultural scene, making it a great place to live and work.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)