Staff Process Engineer at Renesas Electronics — Palm Bay, FL

Our PAT (Probe, Assembly & Test) Operations Group is looking for a talented Staff Process Engineer to join our team in Palm Bay, FL. We develop and manufacture Radiation Hardened ICs for the Space Industry — work that demands precision, reliability, and engineering excellence at every step.

In this role, you will develop and qualify high-reliability semiconductor assembly processes and equipment, advancing them from concept through to manufacturing readiness. You'll work across a range of established and evolving packaging and assembly process technologies that directly support mission-critical space applications.

Primary Responsibility

• Sustain and improve high-reliability semiconductor assembly processes
• Identify and procure new equipment for process enhancement
• Investigate root causes of assembly losses and develop methods to eliminate them
• Analyze manufacturing data to drive process improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the robustness of manufacturing systems
• Support the introduction of new products into the manufacturing line
• Provide technical expertise in support of customer needs
• Validate and verify processes in the Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI) area
• Design and qualify tooling used across various assembly processes

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in a high-mix environment is a plus
• CAD experience is highly desirable; Fusion 360 proficiency preferred
• Familiarity with Statistical Concepts as applied to manufacturing (e.g., Mean, Std. Dev., SPC, Gage R&R, ANOVA)
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Equipment such as XYZ robots, wire bonders, die attach systems, ovens/furnaces, and conveyor belts
• Familiarity with Assembly Processes including epoxy dispensing, underfill/film attachment, wirebonding, hermetic sealing, and related techniques
• Experience with additive manufacturing
• Experience with Mil-Std environmental testing
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Microelectronics, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Self-motivated and conscientious with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills