Top Process Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Provides sustaining process engineering support for semiconductor solar cell wafer and assembly production. Maintains process control using SPC, troubleshoots equipment and manufacturing anomalies, and drives improvements to reduce cycle time and cost while improving product performance. Supports solar technology R&D, process and product development, material characterization, safety initiatives, and cross-functional Operations objectives. This is a 100% onsite, second-shift role requiring U.S. Person status and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Develop, mature, integrate, and sustain semiconductor fabrication process modules and complete process flows in a Class 10 cleanroom. Improve process control and production yield, troubleshoot process issues using root cause and corrective action methods, evaluate new manufacturing tools, and qualify processes for production. Collaborate with materials, product, reliability, and manufacturing teams, document results, present findings, and mentor junior engineers.

The Process Engineer leads manufacturing process improvements, standardization, equipment upgrades, and maintenance optimization. Responsibilities include diagnosing machining and assembly equipment issues, developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, maintaining technical documentation, supporting electrical and mechanical repairs, training operators and maintenance staff, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The role works on the plant floor in a manufacturing environment, supports safety and productivity, and may require 10–20% travel and occasional weekend work.

Improves manufacturing processes for safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. Supports Lean and Kaizen initiatives, analyzes production data, conducts root cause investigations, and leads continuous improvement and capital projects. Creates CAD drawings, process documentation, work instructions, and training materials while collaborating with production and engineering teams on the shop floor.

Own SMT process development and control for high-volume PCB assembly. Program automated assembly and inspection equipment, specify tooling and stencils, maintain quality plans and SOPs, train operators, support line operations, reduce defects and scrap, implement CAPA, provide DFM feedback, and support product scale-up from prototypes through NPI and high-volume production.

Own CNC process development and design machining workflows, integrate automation systems, optimize toolpaths, collaborate across teams, and lead yield improvement efforts.

Supports and improves electronics manufacturing processes and equipment, including SMT, soldering, inspection, cleaning, and testing systems. Programs, troubleshoots, and maintains equipment; evaluates materials and new installations; analyzes yield and defect data; develops process improvements; prepares capital investment proposals and reports; guides production employees; collaborates with vendors and business groups; and ensures compliance with IPC, ISO, EHS, quality, and 6S standards.

Perform root cause and failure investigations for Starshield production hardware, contain and drive corrective actions for non-conforming product, improve manufacturing/test processes and yield using data-driven methods, support PFMEA and continuous improvement, document findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware reliability and production robustness.

The Sr. Process Engineer will lead and support pharmaceutical process system engineering projects, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards while guiding project teams in mechanical design and implementation.

Leads the Solon site's automation program from launch through full-scale production. Sets technical strategy, directs automation system design and development, manages project scope, resources, timelines, risks, and execution, and coordinates controls, process, automation, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Provides technical guidance on robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems while communicating roadmap and progress to senior leadership. Develops technical talent and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption.

The Backend Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing semiconductor backend processes, yield improvement, defect reduction, and supporting new product introduction with a focus on manufacturing stability and process documentation.

Develop and optimize metal additive manufacturing processes by analyzing large in situ datasets, executing experiments, measuring material properties, tracking printed-part quality metrics, and supporting tool qualification. Collaborate with mechanical, software, and simulation engineers to improve 3D printing technology using data analysis and machine learning. The role is fully onsite in Hawthorne, California.

Owns DFM, DFA, and DFT activities for aerospace PCB and PCBA manufacturing from design review through production release. Reviews schematics, layouts, and bills of material; defines manufacturing and inspection requirements; supports supplier qualification, audits, first-article inspections, NPI builds, process investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Partners with engineering, quality, supply chain, test teams, and contract manufacturers to improve manufacturability, assembly quality, yield, and production readiness.

The Senior Process Engineer will develop processes for metal 3D printing, analyze data, optimize hardware, and collaborate on innovative solutions in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The Process Engineer will develop new metal additive processes by analyzing data, conducting experiments, collaborating with engineers, and optimizing performance metrics.

Owns subsystem-level manufacturing process flow, process control, DFX integration, line architecture, workflow sequencing, capacity planning, and production readiness for TeraWave satellite systems. Develops SPC, MES, documentation, control plans, validation processes, and in-line testing while optimizing manufacturability, throughput, yield, reliability, and serviceability. Partners with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to scale production from prototype through high-volume constellation manufacturing.

Lead development and implementation of SOPs, KPIs, and statistical monitoring for beverage can and end manufacturing. Drive process improvement, material qualifications, consumable reduction, training, and Lean/Six Sigma projects across plants.

Implement and support continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing projects at the Mason facility. Facilitate Kaizen events, collect/process data, troubleshoot production issues, lead cross-functional teams, document processes, and deliver results using MS Office and Lean Six Sigma tools.

Drive process improvements and standardization for machining and assembly operations. Develop process controls, oversee machine upgrades and preventative/predictive maintenance, train operators, maintain technical documentation (electrical prints, PLC/VFD programs), assist maintenance on complex issues, and participate on continuous improvement projects to improve uptime and first pass yield.

Own process engineering for chocolate and confectionery innovation projects from technical brief through factory implementation. Translate recipes into process flows, equipment requirements, operating parameters, trial plans, and scale-up strategies. Lead factory trials, validation, commissioning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, process optimization, commercialization, shelf-life support, and technical documentation while collaborating with R&D, Culinary, Quality, Operations, Engineering, suppliers, and co-manufacturers.

Support the transition and scaling of L-PBF production equipment into high-volume manufacturing. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and process issues; improve reliability, throughput, yield, OEE, and machine capability; conduct root-cause investigations; support equipment qualification, validation, commissioning, and factory expansion; develop engineering standards, maintenance procedures, and documentation; and collaborate with design, quality, operations, and maintenance teams.

Responsible for day-to-day operation and optimization of production tools, troubleshooting issues, and analyzing yield data to improve processes for efficient manufacturing.

The Senior Process Engineer will develop and qualify semiconductor packaging processes, oversee tool and materials selection, and collaborate with design teams for high-volume production.

Support development and optimization of metal additive manufacturing processes by executing experiments, analyzing large in situ and post-build data, performing metrology and material characterization, tracking quality metrics, and collaborating with mechanical, software, and simulation teams to iterate on printing technology.

The Staff PIC Process Development Engineer will lead the development and optimization of InP photonic integrated circuit fabrication processes for high-volume manufacturing, collaborate with teams, and provide technical leadership.