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If you are a Process, Product, Quality or Lean Engineer with PCB knowledge and experience or a desire to learn the thermal cooling manufacturing process, this is the place you want to be!

Process Engineer:

Job Summary: Primarily responsible for all processes and tooling for the Ni/Au line and panel manufacturing area that includes: raw materials receipt, chemical storage, mixing, and the AST line (cell 2). This includes development of new technologies, optimization of existing equipment and processes, and troubleshooting of complex manufacturing problems. In addition, lead projects/teams in all areas of manufacturing in resolution of assigned engineering projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications / Competencies

Production Support:

• Provide technical support for manufacturing on a daily basis – Responsible for Quality, through put, manufacturing efficiencies, and process documentation for defined area of responsibility.
• Responsible to effectively communicate process changes including documentation, operator training, and process validation.
• Participate in disposition of daily material rejection reviews.
• Provide technical support of existing supplier quality issues.
• Perform other process related support activities as assigned.

Process Development Projects:

• Develop short and long-term process solutions for existing manufacturing challenges through solid root cause analysis.
• Develop new processes to support manufacture of new product designs.
• Select, approve, and validate introduction of new materials into manufacturing.
• Coordinate supplier development of process or materials including validation testing, documentation of specifications, and incoming inspection procedures.
• Responsible for capital equipment definition, justification, procurement, and release to manufacturing.
• Responsible to manage capital projects and meet expectations for cost and timeline.

Process Quality:

• Complete internal and external corrective actions as required.
• Provide support of PPAP documentation related to processes in defined area of responsibility.
• Define and implement continuous process improvement through process optimization and controls.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of chemistry including pH properties, the periodic table, oxidation/reduction, acid/base properties, titration curves, stoichiometry, energy of reactions, electrochemical cells, spectrophotometry, chromatography and molarity.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to perform complex mathematical calculations and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as manufacturing software; project management software; Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with the following analytical instruments and lab equipment: atomic absorption spectrophotometry, UV/VIS spectrophotometry, ion chromatography, DSC, balances and titration labware.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently as well as a team player.
• Look for ways to promote and improve quality.
• Abide by safety and security policies.
• Participate in Material Review Board Activities and Feasibility Review to meet Customer Specific Requirements as needed.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field. Two to four years related experience and/or training

Product Engineer:

Job Summary: Responsible to develop the manufacturing packet.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Open new customer files and provide DFM analysis to sales for quote. Provide cost/estimating information as needed (Materials, Labor, and Tooling).
• Complete DFM analysis on all new releases. This includes managing resolution of all design questions/issues with customer representative as it relates to process capability. Coordinate cross-functional review of designs that require non-standard processes prior to release. Coordinate review of customer procurement documentation as needed. Provide cost estimates to Sales as requested.
• Process and complete Engineering Product Releases (EPR’s).
• Assign part number/bill of material structure.
• Define most cost-effective process for manufacture of new parts.
• Identify material and labor standards needed for system costing.
• Complete internal drawings and artwork using computer aided design software.
• Identify tooling requirements, and coordinate procurement. Organize internal and external resources (Tooling Services, Process Engineering, and Outside Vendors) to acquire all tooling required to meet customer volume and delivery expectations.
• Initiate Quality Inspection Procedure based on customer procurement documentation, and application knowledge.
• Coordinate/communicate completion of engineering release with associated process tooling lead times with Sales, Production Control, and Manufacturing.
• Manage the evolution of products from prototype to volume production (Cradle to Grave Approach). Resolve issues related to design, and coordinate production readiness as products ramp to volume production.
• Support outsourcing and subcontractor strategic projects (sourcing, documentation, etc.).
• Responsible for Engineering Change Requests, and Engineering Change Orders.
• Support and ensure applicable engineering compliance with all ISO/TS requirements, including continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate completion of Quality Corrective Actions as assigned.
• Track and communicate process development opportunities/requirements based on new customer designs, and prototype knowledge.
• Participate in Material Review Board Activities and Feasibility Review to meet Customer Specific Requirements as needed.
• Lead Product, System, Procedure, and Methods projects as assigned.
• Coordinate and expedite UL testing as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies

• Multilayer PCB fabrication process experience and circuit layout.
• PCB design, knowledge of laminate materials and electrical design experience preferred.
• CAD Experience – Cadkey, AutoCAD, IGI, or related PCB design CAD/CAM software
• Blueprint reading; GDT
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software, Excel, Word, manufacturing software (ERP SYSTEM preferred), and project management.
• Analytical - collects and researches data.
• Design - generates creative solutions.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to work on project planning.
• Experience setting priorities.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Quality Management - looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Abides by safety and security policies.

Education and/or Experience: Prefer Engineering degree BSIT/BSME/BSEE, from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Lean Engineer:

Job Summary: This position is responsible for leading Lean Enterprise at the site level to improve site operations, KPI metrics, and culture. The individual supports the improvement of the business and continuous improvement culture within the site by identifying and quantifying operational improvements, and then ensuring relevant initiatives are completed. This position is expected to perform the required duties of this position in full compliance with departmental standard operating procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position serves the role of leading the site’s Lean Enterprise initiatives in the safest, most efficient manner possible that meets or exceeds our roadmap for improvement. In doing so, the LE Site Leader bears responsibility in the following areas:

Compliance with TCLAD’s Vision and Values, and execution of duties in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures including accurate and timely completion of required paperwork.

Immediate correction of safety hazards, Execution of duties in accordance with TCLAD’s SHE standards and practices including the use of personal protective equipment.

Activities of this position have the potential to have significant environmental impact. Conformance with all environmental management systems policies and procedures is mandatory.

• Key Performance Indicators – understanding of the following
• Cost Reduction Actual versus plan
• Yield Improvement
• Operational Efficiency Improvement
• Lead initiatives in the following areas:
• Standardization of Processes
• Operational and Supply Chain Systems and helping the team enable processes to audit and sustain compliance to these systems
• Lean Enterprise elements (Six Sigma, 5S, TPS, etc.)
• Evaluate, where necessary, key manufacturing processes (benchmarks/industry leaders/best practices) and develop plans to identify opportunities for improvement
• Be a key resource for Lean Enterprise tools and skills.
• Facilitate continuous improvement workshops/events targeting specific improvement opportunities.
• Lead and follow through with actions from cross functional projects tasked with improving manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Lead cultural changes at the site and support continued deployment of Lean Enterprise within TCLAD.
• Work with site leadership to identify and validate savings opportunities.
• Train site employees using lean tools and methodology.
• Must be a highly motivated individual who is able to manage and lead multiple projects at one time.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of Plant Operations.
• Self-identification of training and development needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six Sigma green belt preferred
• Excellent leadership and team building skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, A3 experience
• Competent in project management, possessing the ability to lead continuous improvement workshops/events

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and five years of experience in lean manufacturing environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

• Prescott, WI 54021 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Prescott, WI 54021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person