Process engineer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Process engineers are individuals whose primary role is to look at the processes of each of the organization's departments, identify pain points, and recommend solutions to simplify or streamline processes. They may also draft new processes by understanding the divisions involved, and their scope, ensuring that the new processes are easy to execute.
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Process engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in process engineer job postings.
Sample process engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering
- Proficiency in process simulation software
- Excellent knowledge of process optimization techniques
- Familiarity with industry regulations and standards
Sample required process engineer soft skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A passion for continuous learning and improvement
Process engineer job description example 1
Bosch USA process engineer job description
Responsible for the development and support of assembly lines and processes with a focus on continuous improvement that supports first pass yield, productivity, and material cost goals. Sound engineering skills with emphasis on product/part flow, ergonomics, safety, and error-proofing principles. Thorough knowledge of lean principles and ability to quickly identify waste in manufacturing processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify, improve, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, process capability, and product quality using Bosch BPS methodologies.
Develop advanced manufacturing processes, conduct defect and failure analysis, engineering evaluations, statistical analysis and implement corrective actions to support process improvement efforts and ensure root-cause analysis translates into process improvements.
Perform periodic process capability studies on key-value stream operations.
Streamline manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve first-pass yield, reduce or eliminate rework and scrap, while consistently improving material costs and productivity.
Standardize and reduce setup and changeover times, reduce waste, monitor processes, and establish robust, repeatable, and reproducible process parameters and process controls.
Provide guidance and coordination to the process engineering staff thereby contributing to the improvement of skill levels, quality standards, process improvements, problem-solving abilities, and continuous technical development to achieve department goals.
Release new processes and products Reman Product and Process Launch standards (Quality Gates).
Interface with the equipment supply base to have key resources at our suppliers to assist in equipment problem solving when required. Know who to call when.
Respond to any process downtime issues in the plant and establish any required outside resources to assist in responding to these issues quickly.
Develop the preventative maintenance plan with the maintenance team for equipment within your respective value stream.
Execute work assignments in accordance with company standards and quality systems.
Ensure compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies, and regulations as they apply.
Ability to read and create electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
High level of competence in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Solid Edge for 3D modeling. Ability to apply GD&T and fulfill drafting and print control requirements.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.
Develop labor utilization standards, cost analysis systems, and capacities for value stream(s) of responsibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify, improve, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, process capability, and product quality using Bosch BPS methodologies.
Develop advanced manufacturing processes, conduct defect and failure analysis, engineering evaluations, statistical analysis and implement corrective actions to support process improvement efforts and ensure root-cause analysis translates into process improvements.
Perform periodic process capability studies on key-value stream operations.
Streamline manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve first-pass yield, reduce or eliminate rework and scrap, while consistently improving material costs and productivity.
Standardize and reduce setup and changeover times, reduce waste, monitor processes, and establish robust, repeatable, and reproducible process parameters and process controls.
Provide guidance and coordination to the process engineering staff thereby contributing to the improvement of skill levels, quality standards, process improvements, problem-solving abilities, and continuous technical development to achieve department goals.
Release new processes and products Reman Product and Process Launch standards (Quality Gates).
Interface with the equipment supply base to have key resources at our suppliers to assist in equipment problem solving when required. Know who to call when.
Respond to any process downtime issues in the plant and establish any required outside resources to assist in responding to these issues quickly.
Develop the preventative maintenance plan with the maintenance team for equipment within your respective value stream.
Execute work assignments in accordance with company standards and quality systems.
Ensure compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies, and regulations as they apply.
Ability to read and create electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
High level of competence in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Solid Edge for 3D modeling. Ability to apply GD&T and fulfill drafting and print control requirements.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.
Develop labor utilization standards, cost analysis systems, and capacities for value stream(s) of responsibility.
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Process engineer job description example 2
Google process engineer job description
Minimum qualifications:
+ Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
+ 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
Preferred qualifications:
+ PhD in Material Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
+ Experience working with external and internal vendors.
+ Experience with technical problem-solving and collaborative innovation.
+ Understanding of lithography.
+ Ability to adapt the culture, different material, and technology in a dynamic environment.
Our computational challenges are so big, complex and unique we can't just purchase off-the-shelf hardware, we've got to make it ourselves. Your team designs and builds the hardware, software and networking technologies that power all of Google's services. As a Hardware Engineer, you design and build the systems that are the heart of the world's largest and most powerful computing infrastructure. You develop from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see those systems all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Your work has the potential to shape the machinery that goes into our cutting-edge data centers affecting millions of Google users.
In this role, you will have direct process experience on Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography (ASML) equipment at 248nm and above. You will develop novel processes on different substrates and maintain a successful track record of developing novel solutions in photolithography.
The Google Augmented Reality team is a diverse group of experts tasked with building the foundations for great immersive computing and building helpful, delightful user experiences. We're focused on making immersive computing accessible to billions of people through mobile devices, and our scope continues to grow and evolve.
+ Develop systems and methodologies to drive process stability and control.
+ Collaborate with the Integration team to develop new process capabilities that address new design requirements.
+ Work with the Process Engineering team to down select new photolithography tools including stepper, track, and other characterization tools.
+ Own driving process overlay to improve device performance.
+ Develop and sustain new processes associated with deep UV photolithography.
+ Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
+ 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
Preferred qualifications:
+ PhD in Material Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
+ Experience working with external and internal vendors.
+ Experience with technical problem-solving and collaborative innovation.
+ Understanding of lithography.
+ Ability to adapt the culture, different material, and technology in a dynamic environment.
Our computational challenges are so big, complex and unique we can't just purchase off-the-shelf hardware, we've got to make it ourselves. Your team designs and builds the hardware, software and networking technologies that power all of Google's services. As a Hardware Engineer, you design and build the systems that are the heart of the world's largest and most powerful computing infrastructure. You develop from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see those systems all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Your work has the potential to shape the machinery that goes into our cutting-edge data centers affecting millions of Google users.
In this role, you will have direct process experience on Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography (ASML) equipment at 248nm and above. You will develop novel processes on different substrates and maintain a successful track record of developing novel solutions in photolithography.
The Google Augmented Reality team is a diverse group of experts tasked with building the foundations for great immersive computing and building helpful, delightful user experiences. We're focused on making immersive computing accessible to billions of people through mobile devices, and our scope continues to grow and evolve.
+ Develop systems and methodologies to drive process stability and control.
+ Collaborate with the Integration team to develop new process capabilities that address new design requirements.
+ Work with the Process Engineering team to down select new photolithography tools including stepper, track, and other characterization tools.
+ Own driving process overlay to improve device performance.
+ Develop and sustain new processes associated with deep UV photolithography.
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Process engineer job description example 3
Intel process engineer job description
You will be a member of the growing Oregon Wafer Level Assembly (OWLA) organization at RA4 on the Ronler Acres campus. Oregon Wafer Level Assembly is an integral part of Intel's new FOVEROS technology.
As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of your assigned module including safety, quality, output, cost of operation, and labor productivity. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Collaborating with OWLA and Technology Development engineering teams to deliver process transfer to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).Defining roadmaps to meet requirements, goals and milestones for a new technology process.Defining and establishing flow, procedures, and equipment configuration for the module.Designing, executing and analyzing experiments necessary to meet engineering specifications.Working effectively with the equipment supplier to identify shortcomings, propose and evaluate hardware modification to mitigate issues.Establishing process control systems for the module.Sustaining the day-to-day operations of your area by responding to, containing, and dispositioning safety and quality concerns, addressing down tools, and implementing solutions to prevent repeat incidents.Continuously improve your area by proactively identifying and implementing safety and ergonomic improvements, excursion prevention measures, methods to increase tool utilization, and reduce cost.
The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:
Written and verbal communication skills.Influence others and build consensus and trust within a team.Making technical decisions and providing technical direction.Learning new processes and tools.Analytical and problem-solving skills
This is an entry level position and will be compensated accordingly.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in an Engineering and/or Science discipline such as Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
0-1+ years of experience in failure or defect analysis.0-3+ years in semiconductor industry experience via internship, or prior employment0-1+ years in statistical process control techniques, data analysis, and model-based problem solving.
Job Type:
College Grad
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
Intel strongly encourages employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Intel aligns to federal, state, and local laws and as a contractor to the U.S. Government is subject to government mandates that may be issued. Intel policies for COVID-19 including guidance about testing and vaccination are subject to change over time.
Business group:
As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence.
As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of your assigned module including safety, quality, output, cost of operation, and labor productivity. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Collaborating with OWLA and Technology Development engineering teams to deliver process transfer to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).Defining roadmaps to meet requirements, goals and milestones for a new technology process.Defining and establishing flow, procedures, and equipment configuration for the module.Designing, executing and analyzing experiments necessary to meet engineering specifications.Working effectively with the equipment supplier to identify shortcomings, propose and evaluate hardware modification to mitigate issues.Establishing process control systems for the module.Sustaining the day-to-day operations of your area by responding to, containing, and dispositioning safety and quality concerns, addressing down tools, and implementing solutions to prevent repeat incidents.Continuously improve your area by proactively identifying and implementing safety and ergonomic improvements, excursion prevention measures, methods to increase tool utilization, and reduce cost.
The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:
Written and verbal communication skills.Influence others and build consensus and trust within a team.Making technical decisions and providing technical direction.Learning new processes and tools.Analytical and problem-solving skills
This is an entry level position and will be compensated accordingly.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in an Engineering and/or Science discipline such as Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
0-1+ years of experience in failure or defect analysis.0-3+ years in semiconductor industry experience via internship, or prior employment0-1+ years in statistical process control techniques, data analysis, and model-based problem solving.
Job Type:
College Grad
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
Intel strongly encourages employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Intel aligns to federal, state, and local laws and as a contractor to the U.S. Government is subject to government mandates that may be issued. Intel policies for COVID-19 including guidance about testing and vaccination are subject to change over time.
Business group:
As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024