Engineer IV

Role Purpose

Own the FAU assembly and test process end to end—from NPI through high volume manufacturing (HVM)—ensuring automation architecture, scalability, robust yield, and competitive cost.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Ownership & Manufacturing Strategy
•    Serve as the single end to end process owner for FAU assembly and test from NPI to HVM.
•    Define the process scalability roadmap covering volume, cost, and manufacturing footprint.
•    Drive DfM/DfX feedback into FAU product design to ensure manufacturability at scale.
2. Automation Architecture & Deployment
•    Act as Automation Architect for FAU assembly and test, defining the end to end automation concept (manual → semi automated → fully automated).
•    Specify automation requirements for alignment, assembly, test, handling, and traceability.
•    Interface with automation integrators, equipment suppliers, and CMs to ensure solutions are scalable, cost effective, and deployable across manufacturing partners.
•    Own the automation roadmap and deployment timing aligned with ramp plans.
3. NPI Readiness & Transfer to Manufacturing
•    Own FAU manufacturing readiness through EVT, DVT, and PVT.
•    Define process readiness criteria and ensure timely NPI to HVM transitions.
•    Own process transfer packages to contract manufacturers and support ramp up, yield learning, and stabilization.
4. Yield, Metrology & Process Control
•    Define metrology, inspection, and test strategies.
•    Own yield performance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
•    Define and maintain SPC frameworks, Cp/Cpk targets, and control plans.
5. Success Metrics
•    FAU yield, throughput, and stability
•    Automation coverage and scalability
•    NPI to HVM transition time
•    Cost per FAU

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering or applied science)
• Statistical training through Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Lean Fundamentals
• Lead teams with clear and significant, demonstrable financial impact
• Demonstrated ability to permanently solve difficult manufacturing issues (crises or chronic)
• Lead new process/ product/ innovation project(s)
• Knowledge sharing across division - e.g. core technologist
• Basic understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and drivers
• Submits and is granted IP
• Experience working with mentor(s) with technical expertise in different technical areas

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Advanced degree in Engineering or applied science
• Black Belt certification
• Plant experience
• Experience across multiple divisions, functions
• Global experience