Opportunities

Senior Engineer

COMPANY: Late stage start-up company, well into commercialization, that develops and manufactures products to precisely control the instantaneous release of heat energy for reaction initiation and joining applications. Building from its strengths in material science, computer modeling and process engineering, provides solutions to its partners and customers in commercial and defense industries.
POSITION:  Senior Engineer

REPORTS TO:  Engineering Manager

SUMMARY:    Actively participate in the development of foil technology from product concept through product launch in the microelectronics/ electronics hybrid thin film applications. Provide a high level of technical contribution in the insertion and implementation of technology in high volume microelectronics/electronics assembly processes.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Work closely with customers to tailor products for their specifications and needs
•    Work with marketing to help identify new potential markets and applications for the technology
•    Participate in technical discussions and provide critical advice to management to maintain a focus on commercial excellence.
•    Apply solid understanding of microelectronics/electronics assembly to the development of innovative products.
•    Analyze and identify problems with existing products and originate process changes.
•    Utilize expertise to formulate novel solutions to technical problems to accelerate development of new products based on customer needs.
•    Analyze technical data, assist in planning, coordination, and problem-solving in the execution of projects.
•    Remain abreast of technical developments in the field; obtain information through literature and patents.
•    Function as a technical resource to sales, marketing, technical service, and manufacturing.
•    Maintain accurate and complete records for projects, including review of records of all project personnel.
•    Author engineering and technical reports, project updates, and technical overviews.
•    Work with other engineers to prototype products for electronics applications.
•    Debug new products and improve existing designs.
•    Perform reliability testing of new products.
•    Work with electronics manufacturing customers to insert technology onto their lines.

REQUIREMENTS:

•    Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in microelectronics/electronics assembly/packaging.
•    Specific extensive production experience in
•    High volume electronic manufacturing processes
•    Design for high volume manufacturing and process insertion in microelectronic packaging and assembly processes
•    Rapid product development
•    Knowledge of solders and joining/surfacement technology
•    Mechanical assemblies
•    Product launch
•    Problems solving and debugging
•    Rework of electronic circuit boards
•    Reliability testing
•    Knowledge or experience in first level failure analysis is desirable.
•    Comfortable working directly with current and/or prospective customers to promote their awareness of product line and resolve problems.
•    Strong analytical skills, proven problem solving skills, strong customer interface skills, and the capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
•    Good telephone, written and oral communication skills as well as good presentation skills.
•    Experience with DOE and industry-appropriate statistical tools.


EDUCATION: B.S./M.S., Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science, or relevant industry business experience.  

COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus bonus.

LOCATION: Maryland

BENEFITS: Full and excellent.

CONTACT: Judy Gallagher  610-247-3720
                  jgallagherempire@aol.com