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Process Team Leader - Automation, Backend, Test and SPCM

  • Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Process Team Leader will manage a team of experts in backend, test, and SPCM areas while serving as a technical lead for process automation. They are responsible for coordinating production support, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Job details

ENABLE your future through light. 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 the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. X 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. XOur hiring criteria meets the requirements of the OLF. All applicants must comply with the CGP (Controlled Goods Program). Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/

What you’ll do

The Process Team Leader will manage a team of experts in backend, test, and SPCM areas while serving as a technical lead for process automation. They are responsible for coordinating production support, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering with experience in team management and project coordination. Proficiency in both English and French is required, along with knowledge of microelectronics manufacturing and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Listed skills

  • Team Leadership · Preferred
  • Project management · Preferred
  • Technical Documentation · Preferred
  • Change Management · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Process automation
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Microelectronics
  • Lean methodology
  • Six Sigma
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Backend processing
  • Test engineering
  • SPCM
  • Technical documentation
  • Change management
  • Quality systems
  • Mentoring
  • Problem solving
  • Cleanroom standards
  • Semiconductors
  • Back End Testing
  • Project Schedules
  • Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
  • Organizational Skills
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Automation
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Process Automation
  • Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • English Language
  • French Language
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • International Communications
  • Problem Solving
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Project Management
  • Mentorship
  • Performance Review
  • Presentations
  • Process Control
  • Punctuality
  • Statistical Process Controls
  • Team Management
  • Timelines

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Management & Leadership
  • Technology
  • Security & Safety
  • Process Team Leader
  • Process Quality Engineer
  • Industrial and Production Engineers
  • Validation Engineers
  • Industrial Engineers

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