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Process Engineer

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In-Office
Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
64K-96K Annually
Junior
In-Office
Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
64K-96K Annually
Junior
Provides technical expertise across manufacturing processes, optimizing production efficiency and quality, advising on equipment and best practices, training teams, supporting production, ensuring product manufacturability, and leading new product introductions. Creates project documentation, applies manufacturing and quality procedures, performs analysis and verification, and collaborates across disciplines and with customers.
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About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.  For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$64,200.00 - $96,200.00

Purpose Statement:  The process engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves offering guidance on best practices and equipment, optimizing production for efficiency and quality, training various teams, and supporting ongoing production activities. They also ensure the manufacturability of new products while adhering to standards and lead new product introduction processes.


Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Develops Manufacturing solutions/ Provide services that are high-quality, cost-appropriate, and satisfy the customer's requirements.
  • Utilizes appropriate tools and equipment to perform necessary work including creation, analysis, and verification.
  • Demonstrates a clear, discipline-specific understanding of the full Plexus Manufacturing processes/ Product Requirements & Specifications as it applies to their role.
  • Successfully executes responsibilities in adherence to Plexus' Manufacturing Processes
  • Produces comprehensive project documentation based on the needs of the project and in accordance with the quality and change management procedures and guidelines, as it applies to their role.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 1 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:  

  • Intermediate Computer Skills
  • Intermediate Decision Making, Problem Solving Skills
  • Intermediate Verbal and Written Communications Skills
  • Strong Analytical and statistical analysis Skills; Statistical Process Control Software Skills
  • Proactive and ability to work in a Cross-Discipline team environment
  • Understand Structured Design
  • Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and customers
  • Lab tool/ test/measurement equipment experience preferred

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

Plexus Corp. Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Chicago, United States

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