Manufacturing Engineer

The Busch Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, compressors and gas abatement systems. Under its umbrella, the group houses two wellknown brands: Busch Vacuum Solutions and Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions. The gas abatement systems previously offered by centrotherm clean solutions – a former Busch Group brand – are now part of the Pfeiffer portfolio. The extensive product and service offer includes solutions for vacuum, overpressure and abatement applications in all industries, such as food, semiconductors, analytics, chemicals, plastics, and aerospace. This also includes the design and construction of tailor-made vacuum systems and a worldwide service network. The Busch Group is a family business that is managed by the Busch family. More than 8,000 employees in 44 countries worldwide work for the group. Busch is headquartered in Maulburg, BadenWürttemberg, in the tri-country region of Germany, France and Switzerland. The Busch Group manufactures in its 23 own production plants in China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Romania, South Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the USA and Vietnam. The Busch Group has an annual consolidated revenue of close to 2 billion Euro.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing engineering technical support to ensure operational goals are achieved through continuous improvement of equipment, materials, processes and manufacturing practices. This position will carry a focus on robotics and automation for manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization’s leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties

1. Strong oral and written communications to explain complex terms to individuals who lack expertise and compare clear manuals and instructions.
2. Ability to perform tasks without supervision and take on new challenges without being asked.
3. Perform and document processes in the manufacture of stainless-steel chambers and vacuum components to increase manufacturing throughput and efficiency through evaluations, recommendations and implementing process, equipment, fixture, and layout improvements.
4. Read sketches, drawings and engineering blueprints in order to prepare effective manufacturing procedures, process routings, bills-of-material, raw material specifications, time and labor estimates, and specific operational instructions.
5. Review and rewrite existing routers to increase manufacturing productivity and efficiency. Initiate, recommend or provide solutions to manufacturing processes through the Engineering Change Order process.
6. Evaluation and proposal of new manufacturing processes, or improvements to current ones. Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of raw materials and suppliers.
7. Train Production / Assembly / Quality Assurance personnel as required on approved manufacturing, test and inspection procedures.
8. Prepare, input and maintain specific spreadsheet data.
9. Prepare internal and external written correspondence.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

50% inside, climate / noise-controlled office, and 50% high noise level machine shop environment; lifting to 50 lbs on occasion.  Eye and hearing protection may be required, and other protective clothing required while visiting customers.

Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, frequent lifting and pushing/pulling. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and data-entry), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job.

Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

General Qualifications

1. Must be familiar with state-of-the-art engineering methodologies as they pertain to manufacturing stainless steel, aluminum, or other materials in valves, high-vacuum chambers and components.
2. Must have strong organizational and time-management skills in order to prioritize and complete multiple competing tasks simultaneously.
3. Ability to accurately input, manipulate and access information using moderately complex computers and software programs (CAD/CAM): Solidworks, various ERP, MRP systems.
4. Technical writing skills to include the preparation of engineering test protocols, engineering test reports, and manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures.
5. Familiar with engineering documentation processes, including ECO procedures, BOMs and Item Masters, and various documentation filing systems.
6. Prepare and conduct technical meetings/presentations.
7. Knowledgeable and trained in ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, and ASME Y14.5 Drafting Standards.
8. Ability to perform tolerance stack-up analysis, utilizing GD&T.
9. Ability to effectively use M/S Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or their equivalent).
10. Requires strong ability to work with others in the department to share specific knowledge of products, processes, and/or procedures in order to continuously make improvements.
11. Familiarity with Clean Room assembly standards, procedures, and protocols.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (or related field), that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job. 

Minimum of 36-months in related Engineering experience, with 12-months specific experience in precision metals fabrication and machining.  In addition to possessing machining, welding, casting, and molding skills, and/or thorough knowledge and understanding required.

Language Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Excellent mathematics skills including basic functions, trigonometry, algebra, and calculus.

A working knowledge of basic statistics.

Reasoning Ability

Able to work in a fast-paced shop, with quickly changing work priorities, and with minimal interaction to complete assignments on time.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This position requires work in factory or office setting.

PAY RANGE: $80,000 - $100,000/year

This position is primarily based on site at the Yreka, California facility supporting the Company’s employees and the Busch Group USA team.

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Danielle Clair at 530-841-9150.

Applicants must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We participate in E-Verify.

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