Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Position Summary

The Process Engineering team is responsible for the development, optimization, and stabilization of complex manufacturing processes across all phases of product development and production. Engineers within this track contribute to yield, quality, and throughput improvements through hands-on troubleshooting, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and technical innovation. This role evolves from entry-level learning and support to senior technical leadership and strategic project ownership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Monitor costs and update them as appropriate. Conduct process experiments; collect, organize, and analyze data to inform decisions
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of recipes, tools, or process-related issues
• Identify non-conforming product or conditions; conduct root cause analysis
• Participate in or lead process improvement projects (e.g., yield, cycle time, cost)
• Support the development and qualification of new products or tools
• Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Train technicians or operators to ensure safe and consistent process execution
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier/vendor teams
• Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Live the company culture of integrity, teamwork, self-discipline and professional competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education

• Bachelors in Engineering or related field strongly preferred
• 4-5+ years of Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiar with common workplace software (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to use engineering computer programs.
• Good math skills.
• Knowledge of research and testing methods.
• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and new technology.
• Strong organization skills and detail-oriented mind set.
• Ability to follow detailed directions.
• Understanding of engineering concepts.
• Physical strength and abilities to perform well in the field if necessary.
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced start-up setting.
• Knowledge of and process experience with adhesives, CMM measurements and/or test equipment.
• Prior experience with roll-to-roll processing.
• Prior experience running trials or experiments.
• Prior experience with lithography or related circuit patterning technology.
• Prior start-up experience.