Manufacturing Yield & Device Analytics Engineer
Job Location:
San Marcos, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Manufacturing Yield & Device Analytics Engineer
Reports to: Process Engineering Manager
Location: San Marcos Texas
We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn build and lay a foundation for our company for the years to
come.
About this role
You will be responsible for tracking optimizing analyzing and sustaining manufacturingperformance to directly improve operational efficiency product quality yield performance
and cost-effectiveness. This role completely bridges physical manufacturing fundamentalswith advanced analytical problem-solving deep process capability analysis and massive
data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate behaves like an analytical sleuth:leveraging manufacturing data trends statistical analysis and process validation to drive
yield optimization eliminate waste and deliver concrete process capability statistics back todesign engineering to establish realistic manufacturing design rules.
What We Have To Offer:
Competitive Base
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan and match program
Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
Company Paid Holidays
At Noveon Magnetics we believe our diversity makes us who we are and we strive everyday to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.
Yield Enhancement & Data Analytics
Drive Yield Improvement: Utilize data analytics and statistical methodologies toproactively identify process variation pinpoint production inefficiencies and execute
targeted yield improvement and waste reduction opportunities.
Statistical Performance Tracking: Analyze high-volume manufacturing data trendsSPC metrics scrap rates equipment downtime cycle times and overall yield
performance to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead Advanced DOE: Direct complex Design of Experiments (DOE) activities toestablish robust process windows stabilize process robustness and achieve
challenging process capability targets.
Predictive Performance Modeling: Develop predictive and preventive improvementstrategies through analytical modeling and process performance evaluation.
Design Rule & Cross-Functional Alignment
Define Manufacturing Design Rules: Deliver precise process capability numbers andstatistical performance metrics to Design Engineering to help define refine and
enforce realistic design rules for optimal manufacturing scaling.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with Production Quality Supply Chain and Operations teams to instill a culture of rigorous data-based
decision-making across the organization.
Root Cause Diagnostics: Apply advanced root cause analysis methodologies(including 8D 5 Whys Fishbone Pareto Analysis and full CAPA implementation) to
diagnose sudden process disruptions or quality events.
Sustaining & Smart Manufacturing Optimization
Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all yield-enhancement initiatives andprocess changes conform to company Quality Management Systems (QMS)
supporting ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and automotive standards.
Support Digitization & Industry 4.0: Support manufacturing digitization automationand smart factory initiatives to improve process consistency and unlock deep
operational visibility.
Equipment Capacity Evaluation: Evaluate manufacturing equipment performancecapacity limitations tool utilization and baseline process efficiency.
Product Cost Analytics: Conduct thorough product cost analyses including labortouch-time machine utilization scrap generation cycle time and process-related
cost drivers.
Core Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing EngineeringIndustrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Science or a highly related
technical field.
Experience: 37 years of experience in high-precision manufacturing processengineering device engineering or yield analysis environments.
Analytical Mastery: Exceptional analytical statistical modeling and datainterpretation skills.
Statistical Tooling Background: Deep hands-on experience utilizing SPC processcapability analysis complex DOE and statistical problem-solving methodologies.
Root Cause Expertise: Highly proficient in rigorous root cause analysis andcorrective/preventive action implementation.
Core Manufacturing Fundamentals: Strong working knowledge of manufacturingsystems production optimization KPI tracking (yield scrap OEE throughput) and
Lean/Six Sigma principles.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
Device / Yield Engineering Background: Prior experience as a Device Engineer YieldEngineer or Yield Analytics Specialist within a semiconductor fabrication or
advanced precision electronics environment is highly advantageous.
Data Visualizations & Tools: Advanced Excel skills with strong experience utilizingMinitab Power BI SQL JMP or equivalent manufacturing data analysis software.
Smart Factory Experience: Experience supporting automated equipmentmanufacturing digitization or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a major asset.
Automotive Core Quality: Familiarity with APQP PPAP FMEA and Control Planmethodologies.
Able to move up to 20lbs.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Can wear PPE.
Is capable of making repetitive movements including but not limited to sitting
squatting and walking up and down stairs.
About Noveon Magnetics
At Noveon Magnetics were reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. Were a fast-growing diverse team of scientists engineers entrepreneurs and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency resource independence and a low-carbon economy.
As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--were ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations from R&D through production assembly and delivery are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos Texas.
Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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