Position Title: Materials Engineer

Location: Milpitas

Company Description: Six Sigma (the services division of Winslow Automation, Inc.) is the industry expert in the soldering and modification of high-reliability integrated circuits for space, telecommunications, military, and medical industries. With 35+ years of experience, we are one of the few remaining semiconductor manufacturing companies in Silicon Valley and we are here to stay! We believe in doing it right the first time and doing the right thing all the time. Our team of ~80 employees is continuously growing and we need honest, reliable, and fun individuals to join us.

Why Join Us?

• Stable high-technology company
• Fun-loving team members
• Close to BART and light rail
• Proud to be 100% vaccinated

Position Summary:

• Optimize critical material manufacturing process to produce defect-free material
• Improve material manufacturing processes
• Determine critical process variations and implement controls
• Improve process by analyzing related yields
• Use statistical tools to determine and optimize process capabilities
• Assure product and process quality by designing appropriate test methods
• Conduct engineering studies (including failure analysis) and prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Provide hands-on technical support to production
• Train others on proper equipment setup and operation
• Generate and update work instructions
• Work with suppliers to ensure material-related issues are resolved

Job Requirements:

Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics

Experience: Some industry experience a plus

General Requirements:

• Solid understanding of the theories and applications of materials properties, metallurgy, metrology, and thermodynamics
• Skilled in appropriate and accurate use of measurement toolsets (e.g., force gauge, caliper, micrometer, optical comparator, reticle, toolmakers microscope)
• Logical problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in project management
• Detail-oriented
• Fast learner, self-motivated, and accomplishment driven
• Skilled in use of MS Office computer applications
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report

Physical Attributes Required:

• Sitting, standing, walking, and computer use up to 8 hours/day
• Physical ability to lift 25+ pounds

Employees Enjoy:

• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing

You may come in to fill out an application at 905 Montague Expressway Milpitas, CA 95035; or visit https://sixsigmaservices.com

This position requires handling of product or information which is subject to ITAR regulations. Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., a Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.