Best Practices, Cleanroom, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Design, Electronics, Employee Retention, Identify Issues, Improvement Metrics, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Metrics, Military/DoD Standards, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Product Testing, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Semiconductors, Shading, Testing, Wedge Bonding, Willing to Travel, Wire Bonding
LOCATION
Austin, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:
At Lutron's Austin Manufacturing Facility, we’re seeking a hands-on onsite Engineering Process Owner to lead and elevate the Ketra advanced packaging line—the heartbeat of our high-performance, full-spectrum lighting technology. In this highly visible role, you’ll become the expert on the Ketra product, mastering the assembly and testing processes from advanced packaging through downstream operations. You’ll dive deep into precision equipment like LED/Die attach machines and wire bonders, understand the quality standards that ensure flawless performance in the field, and apply manufacturing best practices within a cleanroom, high-precision environment. As the primary stakeholder for emitter line performance, you’ll lead from the front—owning results, developing a process technician, and coaching line leaders and operators—while interfacing directly with engineering, operations, and company leadership. This is a high-exposure opportunity to shape the future of advanced lighting manufacturing while growing your technical and leadership influence.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring of Emitter Line KPIs and daily production rates
Communication of issues to plant stakeholders
Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for routine issues affecting Emitter Line metrics
Prompt escalation, containment, and resolution of quality issues
3rd Tier response for machine troubleshooting and quality issues
Continuous improvement of standard work and manufacturing processes
Execution of projects to decrease time standards, improve cost metrics, and increase room uptime
Coordinate with advanced manufacturing and engineering teams to on-board new equipment and communicate progress to plant stakeholders
Serve as reviewer and Design for Manufacturing stakeholder on new designs of full-spectrum light engines
Provide high-quality run evaluations and product feedback to engineering
Advocate for product changes to improve clean room KPIs
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing engineering or related discipline
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned
5+ years of experience in electronic or mechanical design or process engineering in manufacturing environment
Data & Systems Proficiency (experience with SQL or MES systems a plus)
Ability to adapt & learn new technologies, high degree of flexibility
Experience working with wire bonding or wedge bonding, or similar semiconductor assembly strongly preferred
Working knowledge of MIL-STD-883 and standards strongly preferred
Problem-Solving mindset
Strong Communication skills
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics