Senior Process Engineer
Kulicke and Soffa - Santa Ana, CA
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Are you ready to make a difference? At Kulicke and Soffa, (NASDAQ:KLIC) our engineers make that decision daily. We are an international leading provider of robotic semiconductor packaging and electronic assembly solutions supporting the global automotive, consumer, communications, computing and industrial segments. Meaningmedical equipment, cell phones, autonomous automobiles, computers, space operations all of these use products that our equipment helps to make.Sr. Process Engineer As a Process Engineer at K&S, you will be a key player in our international team to address our customer needs. You will be working with internal and external stackholders to provide solution to battery interconnect needs for current and future customers. If you are a hands-on, self-driven engineer with high technical aptitude, you could be a good fit. This position requires design, analysis, testing, and sound engineering judgment. Responsibilities: Develop process knowledge based on customer requirements to demonstrate the feasibility of the application. This often requires rapid prototyping and/or product demonstration for clients. Perform optics and laser experiments Assess materials combinations and joining methods for best interconnect reliability Development of new automation processes for battery interconnects from concept to deployment Conceptual solutions for new problems with battery interconnect Conduct research on battery market trends and market requirement Provide pre and post-sales technical support; working with the customer from prior to the sale, through delivery and installation. Obtain practical hands-on experience with existing equipment. Gain a fundamental understanding of equipment functionality and usage. Develop test plans and execute experiments to analyze and characterize bonding interconnect mechanisms. Contribute to product development projects. Perform work in cooperation with marketing and other engineering functions (software, mechanical, systems) Provide technical expertise through technical presentation, sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation and maintenance of company products. Assist the sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer applications/solutions. Conduct new product capability assessment and validation. Provide follow-up support to customer personnel by disseminating technical information on specific applications. Enhance equipment capability through process-driven knowledge development. Develop and create reference documents for process-of-record standards Prepare technical reports as required. Present concepts, data, and recommendations to management or to customers and maintains reports, files, and records that are required by company policy and standard professional practices. Requirements: Bachelors Degree / Masters Degree strongly preferred / PhD Degree welcome, in Material Science, Physics, Mechanical or Electrical engineering Knowledge in laser theory and operations is a plus. Hands-on experience with laser welding is a plus. Experience in Battery Manufacturing/ packaging/Design/Automation experience is a plus 2-5 years of experience in engineering or research development Minimum 2 years of CAD experience (NX experience is a plus) Knowledge in coding (Python, Matlab,) is a plus Sound engineering judgment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with statistical tools and statistical software (Excel, Minitab, etc) is a plus Recent graduates with strong portfolio are welcome In-depth knowledge of electro-mechanical system is a plus Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plus Experience with Ultrasonic bonding is a plus Good written and verbal communication, interpretation, and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently as well as within a team. Adopts a Growth Mindset approach when facing challenges. Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Mandarin or German skills are a plus May be required to travel locally/internationally to provide on-site technical support to customers, typically up to 10% annually. Kulicke & Soffa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Powered by JazzHR
Created: 2025-11-15