Production Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Production Engineer
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Assembly Production Engineer to support precision mechanical builds within a semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining assembly processes to ensure high-quality, repeatable production of semiconductor equipment and subassemblies.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with hands-on manufacturing experience and a solid understanding of cleanroom operations, contamination control, and process discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop, document, and maintain mechanical assembly processes for semiconductor equipment and precision subassemblies.
• Create and update work instructions, process flows, torque specifications, and assembly standards.
• Implement Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within cleanroom operations.

Production Support

• Provide hands-on engineering support to cleanroom assembly teams.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by transitioning designs into stable production processes.
• Evaluate tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve ergonomics, repeatability, and throughput.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure assembly processes meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and cleanliness requirements.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to support inspections, nonconformance investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Establish and monitor critical process parameters (CPPs) and quality metrics.
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards, ESD controls, and cleanroom contamination-control protocols.

Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Design Engineering to review drawings for manufacturability (DFM).
• Interpret and validate mechanical drawings, GD&T, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Customer Process Change Requests (PCRs) and revision control processes.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.

Cleanroom & Safety Compliance

• Adhere to semiconductor cleanroom standards, including gowning procedures and ESD controls.
• Ensure tools, fixtures, and processes meet contamination control requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing engineering, or semiconductor equipment production
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, precision assembly, and torque-controlled fastening
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation
• Experience developing work instructions and manufacturing process documentation
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and ESD best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with process validation, FMEA, PFMEA, and control plans
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience designing or implementing custom assembly fixtures and tooling
• Prior chemical or chemistry-related experience, particularly in environments involving process chemicals, contamination control, or semiconductor manufacturing

Work Environment

This position operates within a semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment. The role requires wearing cleanroom gowning and PPE for extended periods and may involve hands-on support on the production floor.

Requirements:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing engineering, or semiconductor equipment production
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, precision assembly, and torque-controlled fastening
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation
• Experience developing work instructions and manufacturing process documentation
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and ESD best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with process validation, FMEA, PFMEA, and control plans
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience designing or implementing custom assembly fixtures and tooling
• Prior chemical or chemistry-related experience, particularly in environments involving process chemicals, contamination control, or semiconductor manufacturing

Work Environment

This position operates within a semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment. The role requires wearing cleanroom gowning and PPE for extended periods and may involve hands-on support on the production floor.

MSR-FSR is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Promotes a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally (less than 1/3 of the job)

• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the job)

• Continuall