Senior Manufacturing Associate (1st Shift, Transducers) - Fujifilm

Senior Manufacturing Associate (1st Shift, Transducers) - Bothell, WA

FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. -- If you are looking for work that matters, you’ll find it at FUJIFILM Sonosite.  As the creator of point of care ultrasound, we dedicate every day to the innovation and development of imaging solutions that enable clinicians to provide improved healthcare in leading institutions, underserved populations and communities in crisis around the globe.  At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we are in the relentless pursuit of answers that allow our customers to be confident that they are making the best clinical decisions for any patient, anywhere, anytime.  Members of the FUJIFILM Sonosite team embody our company values: Go boldly, Stay curious, Passion fuels us, Respect each other, Own it and Act with integrity. Headquartered in Bothell, WA USA, FUJIFILM Sonosite is the proud recipient of numerous prestigious design awards and has in excess of 145 patents.  Our point of care ultrasound systems are sold in more than 100 countries.

We have an opportunity for a dedicated team player to be a part of a fast-paced, busy manufacturing environment! As a successful candidate you will exhibit manual dexterity, reliability, basic math and computer skills and an aptitude for learning things quickly. Manufacturing experience is not required but is preferred. Any college level educational experience considered.

Summary:

As a Sr. Manufacturing Associate, you will provide manufacturing engineering and process development support for critical and proprietary processes used in the manufacture of medical ultrasound transducers. Apply subject matter expertise to develop improved process performance and product reliability. Work from requirements and problem descriptions with little supervision. Resolve process problems to root cause in an expeditious manner. Provide NPI support including DFM feedback. Mentor Jr engineers, technicians, production management and other personnel. Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Contribute beyond functional boundaries. Manage supplier corrective actions. Write unambiguous, concise and effective engineering reports. Maintain accurate BOMs and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Machining – Dicing, grinding, milling.
• Mixing/curing processes (acoustic matching layer and backing block formulations, adhesives, epoxies).
• Cleaning processes (plasma etch, vapor degrease, ultrasonic, aqueous etc.)
• General array assembly (stack-bond, lens, cable, test, etc.)
• Metallization (thin film deposition)
• Manufacturing engineering support for transducer operations.
• New process development to support NPI
• Initiate and support product/process improvements through lean and 6 sigma methods that improve quality, cost and delivery metrics.
• Responsible and accountable for carrying out the requirements of the
• Company’s quality system

Knowledge and Experience:

• 2+ years experience with medical device manufacturing
• Experience with thin film deposition processes and equipment preferred (sputter)
• Experience with industry-standard cleaning processes (aqueous, plasma etching etc) preferred
• Experience with dicing and precision machining processes and measuring equipment preferred
• Experience with acoustic measurement of materials preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong PC skills required (MS word, Excel, CAD)
• Strong scientific approach to problem solving required (6 sigma, DOE etc)
• Strong analytical abilities
• Must be able to carry 20-40lbs with or without accommodations.​
• Must be able to stand for periods of time throughout the day.

Shift Requirements: 

• Shift hours are 5:00am to 3:30pm, Monday – Thursday with an excellent opportunity for overtime on Friday-Saturday

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting wage of $27.00/hr. + $0.50 raise after 6 months of service
• Insurance:
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Company paid Disability
• Retirement Plan (401k):
• 4% automatic Company contribution
• Fujifilm matches 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your salary
• Paid Time Off:
• You can accrue up to three (3) weeks of PTO in your first year of employment
• PTO increases based on years of service
• Employee Choice Holidays:
• Four (4) additional paid days off, based on date of hire in the calendar year
• Paid Holidays:
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year

FUJIFILM Sonosite offers a fantastic compensation package, including benefits, and a 401k program.  Visit us today to learn more about our exciting technologies and how you can make a difference.  To apply and obtain further details regarding key responsibilities and experience requirements, check out our careers page at www.Sonosite.com/about/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

FUJIFILM Sonosite is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Americans with Disabilities Act

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 425-951-1200, or via e-mail at ffss-hr@fujifilm.com.  Additionally, the affirmative program/plan is available for review upon formal request by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources office during regular office hours.

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