Chemical Process Engineer- PCB Manufacturing

AdvancedPCB - Maple Grove, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Maple Grove, MN

About the position

The Process Engineer for Plating and Wet Process is a critical role focused on enhancing production excellence, quality improvements, and process optimization within the manufacturing facility. This position requires a proactive approach and a commitment to driving productivity and efficiency while collaborating closely with various departments and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering initiatives in the Plating and Wet Process areas, recommending and modifying processes to optimize performance.
• Drive quality improvement efforts, analyze root causes of quality issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist Supervisors with process training, procedure adherence, and troubleshooting; ensure knowledge transfer through documentation.
• Conduct regular process and operator audits to identify and correct procedural deviations.
• Engage with vendors and communicate effectively with Maintenance, Production, and Lab/WWT teams for issue resolution and operational improvements.
• Lead projects focused on productivity enhancement, waste reduction, cost control, and safety improvements.
• Become proficient in equipment operation and serve as a technical resource, answering process-related questions and providing guidance to production staff.
• Document process improvements and ensure information is accessible to the broader engineering and production teams.
• Be available for consultation on process issues outside of regular working hours if needed.
• Interface with CAM, customers, and other engineers to discuss production capabilities and process limitations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related Science or Engineering field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role is required.
• Proficiency in computer applications relevant to engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to communicate complex process information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• A meticulous approach to process auditing, documentation, and quality control.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred PCB experience but not required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to sister facilities for training or support purposes.