Process Engineering Technician
Job Description
Title: Process Engineering Technician
Location: Milpitas, CA
Hire Type: Contract to hire
Shift : 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Compensation: $32/h
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
- Support manufacturing processes and help ensure production runs efficiently.
- Act as a liaison between multiple departments, communicating technical information clearly.
- Monitor processes, identify issues, and proactively report concerns or opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving to keep production moving.
- Follow cleanroom protocols, including gowning procedures and contamination control requirements.
- Learn new processes and procedures quickly while adapting to changing priorities.
- Utilize computer systems and software to document activities and support production operations.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to improve overall process performance.
- Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment and following gowning procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple teams.
- Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to ask questions.
- Process-oriented with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable using computers and learning new software (Windows, Linux, or similar operating systems).
- Open to training and eager to learn new technologies and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to adapt in an environment where processes may evolve over time.
- Someone who is naturally curious and enjoys solving problems.
- A team player who isn't afraid to speak up when issues arise.
- A proactive individual who can keep processes moving while supporting manufacturing operations.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Technical Recruiter
Maggie is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where she supports Flex-related roles. She has been recruiting for nine months and has been with Sterling throughout that time, building hands-on experience while helping connect candidates with meaningful career opportunities.
Maggie enjoys recruiting because it is a field where motivation, effort, and consistency lead directly to results. She values being able to see the impact of her hard work, both in the hiring process and in the lives of the candidates she supports.
For Maggie, one of the most rewarding parts of recruiting is helping people discover and step into the right career path for them. She is passionate about supporting candidates as they find opportunities where they can grow, succeed, and continue building their future.