Process Engineer - Fremont, United States - Gooch & Housego
Description
Job DescriptionJob Description
G&H's advanced optical engineering and manufacturing enables effective OEM system supply and development. Our expertise in optical systems, subsystems and components extends from research through the development of prototypes to volume manufacturing and is a catalyst for innovation and effective manufacturing in the aerospace and defense, industrial and telecom, and life sciences and biophotonics sectors.
At our Fremont, CA Facility, we are looking for a motivated individual to work in a small team of Engineers interacting closely with Acousto-Optics and Crystal Optics Product Design, Production and Maintenance to improve labor efficiency, lead times and yield in our production area. Key duties will be to monitor and coach execution of established process; analyze and improve operations in areas through re-design, implementation and documentation of processes and tooling; trouble-shooting and diagnostics of process equipment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
· Continuously monitor processes, and work to maintain optimization of the production line
· Work closely with Skilled Technicians to identify and correct compliance gaps against documented requirements
· Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure both efficiency and quality meet design and build parameters
· Oversee equipment – including regular testing and ensuring maintenance tasks are being carried out per specifications
· Collect data, interpret results, and write reports.
· Perform risk assessments of the equipment and processes being used.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial, Quality Engineering or related field
· 2 years of relevant hands-on experience in Manufacturing
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to provide coaching and training to Skilled Technicians
· Ability to alter or create written procedures to support coaching/training
· Good combination of hands-on mechanical and experimental experience and solid analytical thinking
· Experience in some of the following considered a plus:
o Slicing, Grinding, Polishing of glass or optical materials
o Optics or semiconductor manufacturing
o E-Beam or IBS Vacuum Coating Equipment
o Lean manufacturing and 6S
o Mechanical design and CAD skills a plus
In accordance with our corporate policy, G&H requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination or corporate approval of a medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment
Company DescriptionLEADING PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGY
G&H's advanced optical engineering and manufacturing enables effective OEM system supply and development.
Our expertise in optical systems, subsystems and components extends from research through the development of prototypes to volume manufacturing and is a catalyst for innovation and effective manufacturing in the aerospace and defense, industrial and telecom, and life sciences and biophotonics sectors.
From eleven sites across the UK, USA and Asia, our capabilities span a uniquely broad range of photonic technologies: crystal growth, optical materials processing, acousto-optics and electro-optics, active and passive fiber optic components, precision optics, opto-mechanical and medical systems.Company DescriptionLEADING PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGY\r
G&H's advanced optical engineering and manufacturing enables effective OEM system supply and development.\r
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Our expertise in optical systems, subsystems and components extends from research through the development of prototypes to volume manufacturing and is a catalyst for innovation and effective manufacturing in the aerospace and defense, industrial and telecom, and life sciences and biophotonics sectors.\r
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From eleven sites across the UK, USA and Asia, our capabilities span a uniquely broad range of photonic technologies: crystal growth, optical materials processing, acousto-optics and electro-optics, active and passive fiber optic components, precision optics, opto-mechanical and medical systems.