Senior Process Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Process Engineer dedicated to developing and optimizing transducer manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on experience with advanced subtractive manufacturing techniques, and a deep understanding of materials science—including metals, alloys, ceramics, composites, and adhesives. This role involves direct involvement in the preparation and processing of transducer acoustic stacks and arrays, as well as the development of new techniques to enable cutting-edge acoustic designs. As a key member of our team, you will play an essential role in improving product quality, increasing manufacturing efficiency, and expanding production capabilities through process troubleshooting and the adoption of innovative technologies.

Working collaboratively with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams, the Senior Process Engineer will drive continuous improvement using quality system tools and data-driven analysis, ensuring robust process documentation, traceability, and compliance with stringent manufacturing standards. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, an excellent communicator, and thrive in a dynamic environment that values technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and proactive innovation.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we reinvent how healthcare is delivered with point-of-care ultrasound technology. As the leader in bedside ultrasound systems, our innovations save lives—from premature babies in NICUs to trauma patients in emergency rooms.

We’re looking for purpose-driven team members ready to build technology that impacts real-world scenarios, including natural disasters and even war zones. By joining FUJIFILM Sonosite, you’ll be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and a passion for life-saving innovations. Let’s make a difference together.

Our headquarters in Bothell, Washington, blends riverside charm with urban amenities, quality schools, and an ever-evolving downtown—all part of the vibrant Seattle metro area.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Essential Job Functions: 

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot transducer manufacturing processes, including the transfer of designs from development to manufacturing.
• Improve and maintain subtractive manufacturing processes (e.g., dicing saws, machining), including equipment selection, setup, and maintenance for consistent and reliable operation.
• Debug manufacturing processes and equipment, conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective/preventative actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering for fixturing design, tolerancing, design for manufacturing, and update related process documentation (process maps, PFMEA, test methods, drawings, instructions, reports).
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Operations teams to assess and enhance production capabilities and capacity.
• Apply materials science expertise (metals, alloys, ceramics, composites, adhesives) to optimize process capabilities and product performance, including investigating new tooling, materials, processes, and technologies.
• Use quality system tools and methodologies (cause and effect diagrams, Pareto charts) to seek continuous improvement in transducer product manufacturing.
• Conduct, interpret, and report on design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC) data.
• Research and qualify new suppliers and vendors to support manufacturing operations.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field that combines process and mechanical engineering expertise.
• 4–6 years’ experience in process development and device manufacturing, preferably in medical devices with high documentation and traceability demands.
• Practical experience with manufacturing processes and equipment, particularly precision machining and subtractive manufacturing (e.g., dicing saws, CNC milling, cutting, drilling).
• In-depth understanding of mechanical systems, tooling, and materials properties (metals, alloys, ceramics, composites), including their interaction with manufacturing processes.
• Experience with precision assembly techniques; familiarity with piezo-ceramic and advanced polymers is a plus.
• Exposure to additional processes and equipment is beneficial: metalliz