Manufacturing Process Engineer

Founded in 1981 Amtech Systems is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: ASYS) supplying essential equipment services and consumables to the semiconductor industry. Our Semiconductor Fabrications Solutions (SFS) business provides consumables parts and services for power semiconductor and mature node semiconductor OEMS. Our Thermal Process Solutions (TPS) business provides equipment and services for semiconductor advanced packaging applications electronic assembly and power semiconductor packaging. The company manufactures products in several factories in the US and China and serves global customers.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Plant Manager the Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for developing optimizing and sustaining manufacturing processes to improve efficiency quality and cost performance. This role serves as the liaison between customer engineering requirements and the production floor translating customer specifications into manufacturable processes and supporting accurate cost estimation for quoting. The Manufacturing Process Engineer partners closely with production maintenance quality and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues reduce waste improve process capability and drive continuous improvement across machine operations and production workflows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process Development & Optimization

Design implement and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency throughput and yield

Analyze production workflows to eliminate waste and improve cycle times

Develop and maintain standard work instructions PFMEA (Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis) and control plans

Support new product introductions (NPI) with scalable repeatable and well-controlled processes

Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and process capability studies to optimize process performance and stability

Production Support & Troubleshooting

Provide hands-on support to production teams to resolve process and equipment issues

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Monitor process performance and improve yield scrap and efficiency

Collaborate with maintenance to resolve equipment-related issues impacting production

Machine & Equipment Optimization

Evaluate and improve machine performance reliability and capability

Support equipment selection installation validation and commissioning

Develop and maintain process parameters to ensure consistent operation within defined limits

Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs

Facilitate Kaizen events and structured improvement projects

Identify and implement automation opportunities where applicable

Track and report improvements in key metrics

Quality & Compliance

Partner with quality teams to ensure processes meet product specifications and compliance standards

Develop and implement process controls including SPC (Statistical Process Control) PFMEA and control plans

Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) including Gage R&R studies to ensure accuracy and reliability of measurement systems

Conduct process capability analysis (Cp Cpk) and drive continuous quality improvement

Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with quality systems (e.g. ISO)

Drive defect reduction and sustainable corrective actions

Safety & Ergonomics

Ensure manufacturing processes incorporate safety and ergonomic best practices to minimize risk of injury and improve operator efficiency

Identify and mitigate process-related safety risks including ergonomics machine guarding and material handling

Partner with EHS and operations teams to support safe work environments and continuous safety improvement initiatives

Support implementation of safety standards procedures and training related to process changes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with production quality maintenance supply chain and engineering teams

Act as the technical bridge between customer requirements and manufacturing execution

Support training of operators and supervisors on new processes and equipment

Provide technical documentation and guidance to ensure consistent execution.

Qualifications:

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing or related field)

37 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering

Hands-on experience supporting production and machine operations

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma)

Preferred

Experience in high-volume or regulated manufacturing environments

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification

Experience with automation or robotics

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

Experience with data analysis tools SPC and statistical methods (DOE capability studies Gage R&R)

Skills & Competencies:

Process improvement and optimization

Root cause analysis and problem-solving

Statistical analysis and data-driven decision making

Technical aptitude with manufacturing equipment

Quality systems and process control expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail and execution focus

Safety and ergonomics awareness

Other duties may be assigned to support the overall business. Amtech Systems has the right to revise and update this job description at any time.