Dielectric Materials Engineer

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

We are seeking a highly technical and organized Dielectric Materials Engineer to manage the lifecycle of our polymer-based coating systems. This role bridges the gap between raw chemical formulation and large-scale manufacturing, ensuring our dielectric materials meet rigorous performance and scheduling standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor & Supply Management: Act as the primary point of contact for chemical and coating vendors. You will negotiate lead times, maintain a consistent supply of raw materials, and oversee inventory levels to ensure zero production downtime.

• Coating Operations: Manage the end-to-end scheduling of coating runs with external partners. You will be responsible for technical oversight during these runs to ensure specifications are met.

• Formulation & Logistics: Utilize your expertise to formulate and refine material recipes. You will oversee the preparation, packaging, and "ready-to-ship" protocols for materials heading to our main production facility.

• Technical Problem Solving: Apply deep knowledge of polymer chemistry to diagnose and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks, material inconsistencies, and technical failures on the line.

• Inventory & Documentation: Maintain precise records of chemical stock and technical datasheets, ensuring all materials are tracked from receipt through final production integration.

• Re-certification of materials related to shelf life to extend use of inventory
• Familiarize with the thermal analysis equipment and flow press for testing products and produce COAs

Qualifications and Skills

Education: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field is preferred

Technical Experience: Experience with dielectric materials, thin-film coatings, or polymer synthesis is preferred.

Operational skills: Strong Project Management Skills with the ability to coordinate compiles schedules with third party vendors is preferred.

Analytical Ability: Ability to translate chemical theory into practical solutions for high volume manufacturing environments is preferred

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Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$81,670 - $136,116

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of  Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures