Hybrid Electronics Design and Process Engineer

• Department: Engineering & Fab Operations
• Reports to: Deputy Director of Engineering & Fab Operations
• Classification: Exempt
• Ideal Start Date: ASAP
• Desired Employment Location: San Jose CA
• Visa Sponsorship Eligible: No

Company Overview

NextFlex Americas Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute is a public-private partnership and non-profit with the mission of advancing the capabilities and strengthening the industrial base for U.S. manufacturing of Hybrid Electronics (HE). NextFlex was designed to facilitate the development of enabling manufacturing technologies and knowledge sharing with institute members and the U.S. Government. Our work enables the next generation of electronics and packaging for government and commercial applications for healthcare wearable industrial communications automotive aerospace and agricultural markets as well as novel applications for emerging markets.

Complementing NextFlexs focus on developing and commercializing innovative technologies NextFlexs Education and Workforce Development department is creating the next-generation STEM workforce for the electronics support of our education and workforce development goals NextFlex develops and operates a portfolio of learning programs designed to be adopted by various stakeholders (employers higher education non-profit and K-12 entities) across the country with the goal of attracting and training the future advanced manufacturing workforce and upskilling and retraining the existing workforce.

NextFlex offers competitive compensation excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for translating the design of new devices from engineering into the necessary artwork that can be implemented in the form of screens stencils laser or direct-write printer tool paths and more. This individual will also be expected to contribute to the areas of automated testing and inspection across all manufacturing processes.

Additional responsibilities include various print techniques such as gravure offset or aerosol jet with an emphasis on ink jet as well as several automated assembly tools. Previous knowledge of print or electronic assembly processes for electronics is preferred but not an absolute necessity. Training on all manufacturing tools and processes will be provided as needed.

Use of analytical equipment and data manipulation to present results to the team will be an integral part of all tasks. This individual will also be expected to contribute to the areas of automated testing and inspection in other areas of the Fab.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

Become the subject matter expert (SME) of data-driven print tools (e.g. ink jet) including program creation process optimization and characterization supplier communication and spare parts management.

Optimization of engineering supplied artwork including ensuring that consistent design rules are followed for optimal results.

Developing skills to integrate modify and oversee artwork with design tools such as Fab3000 AutoCAD and other proprietary software drawing tools.

Assist in programing and operation of other fab tools such as Fanuc robotic arm LPKF laser and optical inspection tool sets.

Participate in meetings and discussions aimed at defining the tactical and strategic needs of the fab operations.

Development of manufacturing processes to solve complex problems including process capability analysis and design of experiments.

Documentation of best practices for pilot manufacturing operation depending on tool process and materials.

Training colleagues in best practices for manufacturing processes including but not limited to ink jet printing optical inspection and electrical test.

Corresponding with vendors and partners to stay abreast of technological trends and improving capabilities.

Operating in a safe and productive manner.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

Bachelors degree in engineering materials science or related field or relevant experience.

Experience with electrical design and/or engineering software including packages such as AutoCAD is highly recommended.

Hands-on experience with precision instruments and automated process equipment.

Communication skills in written and oral capacity to accurately report and describe activities and status.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

Work experience in manufacturing environment.

Experience with reading and interpreting electrical device layouts or schematics.

Experience with print processes preferably using electronic materials.

Experience with ink jet print processes.

Experience with manufacturing process development.

Basic to intermediate programming skills (e.g. Python).

Experience with statistical software (e.g. Minitab).

Experience with failure analysis including root cause analysis.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Although the primary job function involves computer work the employee would be expected to spend large amounts of time in the Fab / Cleanroom. Most of the time would be spent on the operation of processing tools including routine operations-level programming and the use of test equipment including collecting and analyzing data and reporting results.

On-site office work will be conducted using typical office equipment and includes substantial sitting and is performed primarily in a typical indoor office setting with cubicles offices and conference rooms. Low to moderate noise and interruptions typical of an office setting such as peer conversations computers printers and phones.

Work Authorization / Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be one of the following: a U.S. citizen a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

NextFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status of protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.