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Wolfspeed

Process Sustaining Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$82K - $101K/yr

Providing technical and sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area in Crystal Growth ... Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies.

FM Industries

Engineer, Sustaining

Fremont, CA · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the ongoing technical support, continuous improvement ... manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, medical or automotive or related high ...

FM Industries, Inc.

Engineer, Sustaining

Fremont, CA · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the ongoing technical support, continuous improvement ... manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, medical or automotive or related high ...

FM Industries

Engineer, Sustaining

Fremont, CA · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for the ongoing technical support, continuous improvement ... manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, medical or automotive or related high ...

Coherent Corp.

Senior Epi Sustaining Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$123K - $170K/yr

... on semiconductor lasers, and particularly those based on indium phosphide technology. Indium ... Emphasis is placed on sustaining engineering, statistical analysis and process control ...

Coherent

Senior Epi Sustaining Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$123K - $170K/yr

... on semiconductor lasers, and particularly those based on indium phosphide technology. Indium ... Emphasis is placed on sustaining engineering, statistical analysis and process control ...

FM Industries

Engineer, Sustaining

Livermore, CA · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer serves as the primary technical resource for sustaining released products ... manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, medical or automotive or related high ...

FM Industries

$100K - $145K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer serves as the primary technical resource for sustaining released products ... manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, medical or automotive or related high ...

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Senior Sustaining Engineer

Scotts Valley, CA

Digital Dynamics Inc
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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$115K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Senior Sustaining Engineer

Location: Scotts Valley, CA (Onsite)
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Director of Engineering / Engineering Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Digital Dynamics Inc.

Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee-owned technology company specializing in precision motion control, automation, and advanced electromechanical systems for the semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing industries. As an ESOP organization, we empower every employee-owner to think and act like an owner—driving accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the business.

Position Summary

The Senior Sustaining Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining, improving, and extending the life of DDI’s released products. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for resolving complex product issues, driving design improvements, supporting manufacturing and supply chain, and ensuring product reliability, quality, and cost effectiveness throughout the product lifecycle.

This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, and Customer Support, while providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Sustaining amp; Technical Leadership

  • Own sustaining engineering activities for released products, including issue resolution, design updates, and product enhancements

  • Serve as the technical escalation point for complex field, manufacturing, and customer-reported issues

  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

  • Lead failure analysis investigations and reliability improvements

Design Changes amp; Documentation

  • Develop and review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), deviations, and product updates

  • Ensure accurate documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and work instructions

  • Maintain product compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory needs

Manufacturing amp; Supply Chain Support

  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve yield, throughput, and test effectiveness

  • Support supplier qualification, component obsolescence mitigation, and second-source strategies

  • Evaluate cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality or performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Quality on audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Support Customer Service and Applications teams with technical expertise and customer communications

  • Interface with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure smooth handoff from development to sustaining

Mentorship amp; Process Improvement

  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers

  • Contribute to standardization of engineering processes, tools, and best practices

  • Promote an employee-owner mindset through accountability, ownership, and collaboration

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

  • 8+ years of engineering experience, including sustaining or lifecycle support of complex products

  • Strong experience with electro-mechanical systems and high-reliability products

  • Proven expertise in root cause analysis, failure analysis, and corrective action implementation

  • Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams

  • Proficiency with engineering documentation, ECO processes, and PLM/ERP systems

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or high-tech manufacturing environments

  • Familiarity with regulatory and quality systems (ISO, customer audits, industry standards)

  • Experience supporting products through long lifecycle and end-of-life transitions

  • Prior leadership or mentoring experience

Why Join DDIDDI is committed to diversity in its workforce, including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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