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Manufacturing Engineer II

McMinnville, Oregon, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Ensure technical health, reliability, and continuous improvement of complex manufacturing processes for thermionic and field-emission cathodes.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer II (Process & Equipment)

Builds

Thermionic and field-emission cathodes, electron-source assemblies, and related modules.

Domain

High-vacuum manufacturing, precision materials processing, electron optics.

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

vacuum system operation and troubleshooting, high-voltage equipment handling, root cause analysis, process control establishment, equipment design and maintenance, Lean manufacturing principles, documentation development, new product transfer support.

Preferred skills

experience with zone refining, micromachining of hexaboride crystals, Schottky emitter assembly, workflow analysis, capacity studies.

Technologies

vacuum pumps, gauges, seals, leak detection systems, high-voltage conditioning units, electrical test equipment, automation systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot process, equipment, and product-performance issues; respond to production disruptions and implement containment actions; identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost; develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and procedures; design and maintain manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures; support new product introduction and process transfer from R&D.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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