Process Team Leader in Vaudreuil-Dorion

Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, CA, J7V-8P7

Job Function: Operations - Engineering

Job Country: Canada

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across various sectors.

We are seeking a Process Team Leader for the following technical areas: Backend, Test, and SPCM. This individual will also serve as a Process Automation Engineer/Scientist supporting Assembly, Test, and other Production areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with and promote workplace health and safety practices;
• Lead a team of Process experts (technicians, engineers, and scientists) assigned to the Backend, Test, and SPCM areas;
• Coordinate and supervise the work of the team, including priority management;
• Act as the technical leader for the areas under their responsibility and as the technical expert (engineer/scientist) in automation;
• Provide technical support for automation processes;
• Follow established group rules (documentation, change management, Quality system, punctuality, etc.) and ensure team members do the same;
• Ensure compliance with the technical support escalation process for Production issues involving lots and devices;
• Actively participate with the team in process-related problem solving and the implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive actions;
• Design, plan, and execute experimental studies to improve or develop automation processes;
• Communicate results through reports, presentations, and team discussions;
• Establish and meet project timelines;
• Train and support production personnel;
• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying and promoting Lean/Six Sigma methodology in all team activities;
• Ensure that automated process control mechanisms are developed, maintained, and optimized for the areas under their responsibility;
• Participate in the selection, acquisition, and qualification of new equipment;
• Maintain awareness of relevant technological developments in manufacturing processes and equipment;
• Participate in the development and daily monitoring of group performance indicators;
• Track project schedules for the team;
• Participate in year-end performance evaluations of team members;
• Manage timesheets, maintain an up-to-date attendance calendar, and regularly monitor absenteeism rates within the team;
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with each team member;
• Actively participate in daily meetings, including team and cross-functional meetings;
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment that complies with cleanroom standards;
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (automated manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent);
• Master's degree or additional relevant experience (an asset);
• Experience in project management and team management;
• Experience in microelectronics device manufacturing processes (an asset);
• Knowledge of Assembly, Backend, Test and SPCM processes (an asset);
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodology and Statistical Process Control (green belt certification is an asset);
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Interest and aptitude for teamwork and mentoring;
• Proficiency in French (spoken and written) in a French-speaking work environment;
• Strong English communication skills (spoken and written) for technical and international communications;
• Member of OIQ, an asset.