Process Engineer

Sensata Technologies

Electrical Drive and Control Technology

Vista, CA - USA

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

As a Process Engineer at Sensata, you will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for electromechanical products, collaborating with design, suppliers, and quality teams to enable economical, defect-free production. You will shape process flows, equipment specs, and manufacturability feedback during NPD, while delivering sustaining support across global sites. Your work drives efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvements through advanced process engineering and cross-functional teamwork. This role offers impact by advancing motor and actuator manufacturing methods and ensuring readiness from NBO to ramp-up.

Compensation / Benefits

medical, dental, vision insurance
life and disability insurance
education reimbursement
401(k) with company matching
paid time off including vacation, sick, and parental leave
short-term and long-term incentive programs

Responsibilities

Develop and modify production processes for assembly, calibration and testing
Define equipment specifications and coordinate with in-house mechanization or suppliers
Participate in global new product development teams for successful product launches
Collaborate on process, quality, and product specifications; influence design for manufacturability
Develop new or improved manufacturing/testing processes to meet performance and cost goals
Organize sample lines and process development equipment
Participate in advanced quality planning activities (APQP)
Coordinate requirements and validate new high-volume equipment and tooling
Transfer knowledge to site personnel
Lead improvement projects to reduce cycle time, defects, and costs
Work with suppliers/contract manufacturers to ensure capability, controls, delivery and cost targets
Evaluate tooling design, maintenance, process controls, and cell automation as needed
Support development of advanced manufacturing processes and automation for BLDC motors and VCAs
Drive manufacturing readiness from NBO through SOP and ramp-up, aligning with cost, quality and delivery targets
Possess ITAR/EAR eligibility requirements as stated

Key requirements

University degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Team player in fast-paced environment with multiple tasks
Strong communication (oral, written, presentation)
Strong organization, planning and time management
High ethical standards and accountability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with all organizational levels and external partners

team collaboration effective communication planning and time management APQP deliverables (PFD, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP readiness)DFM/DFx feedback for manufacturability Process design and optimization for assembly, testing and calibration

Description

As a Process Engineer at Sensata, you will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for electromechanical products, collaborating with d…

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