Position Summary:

The Process / Manufacturing Engineer – Crystal Focus will report to Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will provide technical expertise necessary to design and develop processes to support quartz crystal resonator fabrication.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design manufacturing equipment to improve and update crystal manufacturing processes.
• Designs crystal resonators using various software programs (In house, COMSOL, etc.)
• Maintains various manufacturing processes which include, but not limited to lapping and polishing, chemical etching, thin film evaporation, cleaning, and sealing.
• Uses engineering tools and statistical concepts to maintain and improve processes.
• Generation of production level documentation and procedures
• Specifies and initiates purchase of manufacturing tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Plans, specifies, and justifies capital equipment expenditures.
• Lead product and/or process improvement teams.
• Works closely with cross-functional engineering groups performing concurrent engineering

Supervises:

• None

Knowledge, skills, & Abilities:

• Experience designing quartz crystal resonators is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing and fabrication processes regarding quartz crystal resonators (chemical processes, thin film deposition, cleaning, sealing, etc.) is preferred.
• Understanding of vacuum systems
• Hands on position requiring interaction among multiple disciplines within MtronPTI
• Familiarity with multiple software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point is required.
• Use of AutoCAD, Solidworks, Minitab and Microsoft AX is preferred.
• Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work on ITAR items without a license

Education, Experience, & Training:

• 4-year degree in Engineering or related field
• > 3 years’ experience in physics, electromechanical design, and or semiconductor processing fields is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements & Working Environment:

• Firm understanding of safety requirements for chemical processing

SPECIAL NOTE:The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of job duties and responsibilities required of the position.  Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties or tasks that are not specifically identified in this job description.   Acceptance of employment based on this job description in part or whole does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise.