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What this posting asks for

Level: Entry level — The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

  • Manage new product introduction and develop production processes for Micro-E assemblies
  • Work with machine vendors to procure, operate, and improve device manufacturing equipment
  • Design and execute DOE to optimize microelectronic production processes for high volume and high reliability
  • Collaborate with design teams and provide design feedback to improve manufacturability and reliability of opto-electronic devices
  • Lead investigation on non-conforming hardware to determine root cause and implement reliability improvements
  • Work with factory automation teams to bring development processes to high volume production and track product outcomes.
  • Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
  • Drive corrective actions and process improvements on owned processes and products
  • Create work instructions, SOPs, and administer training for production technicians
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or other engineering discipline

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “You will work closely with design teams (electrical/mechanical), software teams, equipment vendors, and production technicians to take products from NPI to h…” · “Work with machine vendors to procure, operate, and improve device manufacturing equipment” · “Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or other engineering discipline”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Core
    In the posting: “Our engineers are endlessly curious, love to learn and try out new things, and work collaboratively across disciplines in a dynamic environment to deliver hi…” · “You will work closely with design teams (electrical/mechanical), software teams, equipment vendors, and production technicians to take products from NPI to h…” · “Collaborate with design teams and provide design feedback to improve manufacturability and reliability of opto-electronic devices”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment” · “You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the …” · “You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insura…”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability” · “Experience with MIL-STD-883, IPC-610 and JEDEC standards relative to micro-electronics” · “Experience with environmental testing of electronic devices”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “You will work closely with design teams (electrical/mechanical), software teams, equipment vendors, and production technicians to take products from NPI to h…” · “This role covers microelectronics manufacturing processes such as die attach, wire-bond, AOI, and active alignment.” · “Work with machine vendors to procure, operate, and improve device manufacturing equipment”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “Experience with statistical process control (SPC), design of experiment (DOE), and manufacturing metrics (CPK, OEE, etc.)” · “Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (shear test, pull test, X-ray, cross-section, SAM)”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Adaptability and learning Core
    In the posting: “Our engineers are endlessly curious, love to learn and try out new things, and work collaboratively across disciplines in a dynamic environment to deliver hi…” · “Strong desire and ability to learn quickly, adapt and innovate”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
  • Problem solving Supporting
    In the posting: “Lead investigation on non-conforming hardware to determine root cause and implement reliability improvements”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Communication Supporting
    In the posting: “Excellent communication skills both written and verbal”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Ownership and accountability Supporting
    In the posting: “Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Customer focus Supporting
    In the posting: “We design, build, and operate all parts of the system – from the hardware in customers' homes to the satellites on orbit.”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (8):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
  6. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer or a report. From this posting
  8. How have you used training in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using sql. From this posting
  10. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  11. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  12. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.
  13. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  14. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  15. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  16. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  17. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  18. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  19. Describe a process you improved.
  20. Do you have any questions for us?
  21. Why do you want to work here?
  22. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  23. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  24. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  25. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  26. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  27. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  28. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  29. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  30. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  31. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  32. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  33. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  34. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  35. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  36. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  37. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  38. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  39. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  40. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  41. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  42. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?