INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

The Mechanical Quality Engineer is responsible for resolving quality-related assembly & test issues on the production floor, identifying opportunities for streamlining or improving existing processes and implementing root cause for all discrepancies in production and on product returned by INFICON’s customers. This individual will need to possess strong troubleshooting skills and a solid grasp of the fundamentals of statistical process capability. They will need to be able to create clear and detailed procedure documents for usage by production technicians and be strong at identifying the root-cause of an issue while also being able to develop robust solutions to prevent recurrence. They should also be strong at identifying inefficiencies in production processes and be able to propose & implement solutions that will lead to improvements.

• Disposition discrepant production material and outline the steps necessary to re-work parts whenever possible
• Provide support on the production floor for any issues related to build & test quality
• Isolate and troubleshoot issues that occur during production testing
• Perform basic tolerance stack-up analysis to isolate the source of issues on the production floor between design or manufacturing
• Work with suppliers to determine the cause of supplier manufacturing or performance issues and work to modify requirements outlined in the Engineering documents to better align to our final product requirements and supplier capabilities
• Perform investigations using the 8D methodology to ensure quality issues are contained and that future occurrences are eliminated on all major warranty claims and internal discrepant material
• Ensure that failures and issues related to Inficon’s suppliers are addressed through the supplier corrective-action (SCAR) process
• Use statistical analysis tools and methodologies to perform Statistical Process Capability (SPC) studies on current production build & test processes
• Identify design & test specifications that have been poorly defined or over-constrained and act as the liaison between suppliers and/or the production floor and Design Engineering to help better define the specifications necessary
• Work to ensure both internal & external customers are satisfied with the team’s response in dealing with the inevitable quality issues that arise in a manufacturing organization
• Work jointly on a near-daily basis with Inficon’s production technicians & supervisors, supply-chain, product center, engineering and production automation teams

Behaviors

 Behaviors necessary for this role include, but are not necessarily limited to:

 Organized & logical individual who enjoys challenges and is a critical thinker

• Possesses strong problem-solving skills and articulates information well and collaborates well with others
• The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Establish credibility & trust from all levels of the organization

Education and/or Experience

• Minimal requirement BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology with 2+ years’ experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and failure isolation
• Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T
• Experience in high cleanliness, tight tolerance, and high mix manufacturing environments is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of 8D process & root-cause analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge in implementing, monitoring, and deriving value from Statistical Process Control (SPC)

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $100,000 per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here and here to reaffirm this commitment. 

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.