Process Engineer - Chemical
San Diego
Saturday, 30 May 2026
The Process Engineer - Chemical is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of chemical processes used to produce printed circuit boards, specifically in the drill, lamination and plating departments. This includes application engineering of processes developed by suppliers that are planned for use at TTM, installation of these processes and or equipment, establishment of operating conditions to produce product, daily monitoring of process conditions, and performing failure mode effect analysis to determine failure points of the process. Duties: - Research availability of chemical processes to meet TTM technology needs - Write a project plan for process implementation - Implement process and perform failure mode effect analysis to establish correct operating conditions - Write all necessary procedures and instructions for process operation, maintenance and safety - Monitor process operation on a daily basis to assure consistency - Perform failure analysis and root cause analysis when product/process problems occur - Perform analyses on the processes when required Essential Knowledge and Skills: - Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job - Knowledge and application of statistical techniques for process control - Knowledge and application of failure mode effect analysis techniques as applied to both process development and process improvement - Must be able to lift 25 pounds without straining Education and Experience: - Minimum of one year experience in a Manufacturing setting preferred. Printed circuit boards is a plus - Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree - Must have a general knowledge of methods used to training people in the operation and theory of the processes they operate - Must have or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Additional Job Description - Subject matter expert in area of responsibility or working knowledge of several technical areas. - Applies advanced technical principles to complete medium to complex tasks. - May provide input on group’s technical direction. - Follows set processes/protocols. - Works on assignments of medium to complex level. - Structures project plans and manages cost-effective execution of tasks. - Errors may result in serious delays and/or departmental consequences. - Meets goals with some direction/ supervision. - Important player on large technical projects and programs. - Uses discretion to help design and implement solutions to somewhat complex problems. - Typically expects 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s; 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 1 years of experience.#LI-EC 1