Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, located in Wenatchee, WA, is currently looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join our team. Under guidance of a manager, or other senior staff members, the Process Engineer will apply advanced engineering techniques, evaluate technical and economic factors, and implement engineering and manufacturing actions that improve the performance of a new, state-of-the-art plating department. Additionally, the employee in this role will conduct process improvement or product development projects to attain year-over-year reduction in defect rates. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Provide principal investigation skills in process/product improvement and development.
• Develop testing plans to improve critical processes.
• Document all testing, results and other information pertinent to the process.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Perform engineering assignments that involve product design, process studies, production tooling, testing of materials, preparation of specifications, and research investigations. 
• Prepare and conduct tests of plating processes to investigate possible failure modes for improving products.
• Assist in evaluation, testing, validation, and implementation of plating processes with appropriate work instructions.
• Review plans for new products and processes and make recommendations to ensure attainment of design objectives.
• Interact with production staff to minimize/solve plating obstacles.
• Perform root cause analysis on specific issues to identify a sustainable corrective action. 
• Under minimal direction, plan and execute testing, experiments, test parameters and collection of data.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to obtain performance and cost requirements.
• Using feedback, generate creative solutions and translate those concepts and information into images and/or work instructions.

• Under minimal direction, plan and execute testing, experiments, test parameters and collection of data.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to obtain performance and cost requirements.
• Using feedback, generate creative solutions and translate those concepts and information into images and/or work instructions.
• Ability to coordinate projects and complete them on-time and within budget.  
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to managers and other company personnel, customers, and the general public.
• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Ability to listen attentively and ask for clarification as necessary.
• Gather and analyze information to produce product; develop alternative solutions when needed. Use experience to complement data.
• Work well in group problem solving situations.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and be able to explain the reasons for them.
• Display willingness to make decisions.

Desired

• Adapt to frequent changes in the work environment, delays, or unexpected events.
• Manage competing demands.
• Undertake self-development activities.
• Seek increased responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of PRO/E design software.
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort 
• Help train and give guidance to employees 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area 
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and services 
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes 
• Report to work as scheduled  

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the microelectronics hermetic packaging industry with hands on engineering roles
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Ceramic Engineering or equivalent.  

Relocation for the ideal candidate will be provided for this role. 

PA&E provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

PA&E offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision group insurance, Paid Time Off, up to 4% 401(k) matching, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances, Paid Holidays, and much more! 

Due to ITAR Requirements, all PA&E employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.