Process Engineer - Advanced Packaging

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This role focuses on manufacturing execution and process development in the lab, coordinating builds and driving operational excellence. It differs from the Semiconductor Integration role, which emphasizes design enablement and packaging architecture. Both roles collaborate closely on the same team but have distinct responsibilities.

As a Process Engineer in Advanced Packaging, you will develop and maintain high-yield, high-throughput processes for next-generation System-in-Package (SiP) modules integrated with microwave and mmWave subsystems across Keysight, serving multiple industries. This role emphasizes assembly manufacturing process innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You will be a key driver in translating design concepts into scalable, high-yield processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain package assembly processes.
• Specify, select, and qualify new equipment for advanced packaging.
• Drive process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review new designs for manufacturability and provide actionable feedback to module designers.
• Understand process flows, product design, and performance requirements; lead manufacturing teams to deliver new products that meet performance targets.
• Lead technical development of new SiP introductions in collaboration with design, process, and manufacturing teams.
• Manage accelerated project schedules; communicate and mitigate risks effectively.
• Achieve and sustain high yields while adhering to project timelines.

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Must have 3+ years of semiconductor manufacturing industry experience (post graduate, beyond academia)
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to drive cross-functional success.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with design, manufacturing, and customer teams.

Preferred Expertise

• Design for manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies.
• Statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE).
• Thermocompression / flip-chip bonding.
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes.
• Die singulation and semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging techniques.
• New technology and product introduction.

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

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Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $126,930- MAX $211,550.00

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program and US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Restricted Stock Units

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