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Job Title: Senior Process Engineer

Job Description

This role involves overseeing the production process from start to finish, ensuring efficiency and addressing customer and vendor needs. The position includes monitoring production lines, engaging with operators to resolve issues, and implementing new tooling and processes. This is a long-term opportunity with potential growth into lead and principal engineering roles.

Responsibilities

+ Review and respond to emails at the start of the day.

+ Address customer needs related to new tooling for part design.

+ Follow up on outstanding orders and equipment repair with vendors or customers.

+ Monitor production lines and check in with operators.

+ Engage with die attach operators to identify and resolve any issues.

+ Create reports describing production floor issues for vendor or customer feedback.

+ Document machine repair and describe issues directly on equipment.

+ Install and test new tooling and identify broken sensors.

+ Navigate and troubleshoot automated systems.

+ Create programs for new products currently in design.

+ Troubleshoot or develop new processes.

Essential Skills

+ Strong mechanical foundation and aptitude.

+ Experience with manufacturing processes and automated equipment.

+ Proficiency in report writing to describe technical problems.

+ Ability to work with automated machinery and tooling installation.

+ Experience with automated equipment or pick and place equipment, preferred: Datacon 2020 Evo.

+ Understanding of DOE, SPC, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Requires BS degree in engineering or STEM-related field.

+ At least 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Semiconductor manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

Work Environment

The role is 100% onsite with standard workdays from 7 am to 4 pm. It involves a mix of hands-on work on the manufacturing floor and office tasks. The majority of the time will be spent in a cleanroom lab, requiring the use of an ESD environment and cleanroom suits 80-90% of the time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $73.56/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.