R&D Process Engineer II – Innovate & Optimize Manufacturing

• Develop new and existing processes and products

• Investigate and resolve highly complex conceptual, theoretical and technical problems in a timely manner

• Implement appropriate solutions

• Provide expert judgment, analysis and leadership on complex conceptual, theoretical and technical issues

• Develop innovative ideas for new processes and products and improvements to existing processes and products

• Advance technology and product development as an expert, a leader and a resource in complex conceptual, theoretical and technical issues

• Collaborate with and utilize resources and expertise within the company effectively and accomplish the research and development objectives above with speed and within budget

• Prioritize and focus on the most important and relevant efforts that maximize the results for the company as a leader exercise good judgment

• Work with an international team of researchers and setting up collaborations with academic institution(s)

• Forge strong relationships within the R&D, Engineering, Production and other HTU departments as well as other Divisions within Heraeus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 7 years total experience, including 3+ years in industrial process engineering.
• Strong experience in process design, optimization, and high-precision manufacturing.
• Background in mechanical design and equipment development (e.g., thermal systems, furnaces) preferred.
• Experience in fiber optics, preform, or fused quartz/glass processing is a strong plus.
• Experience with data analysis, project execution, and process improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; CAD experience preferred.
• Demonstrates strong ownership, initiative, and ability to deliver results in manufacturing environments.

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Hard Skills

• process design
• process optimization
• high-precision manufacturing
• mechanical design
• equipment development
• data analysis
• project execution
• process improvement
• fiber optics processing
• fused quartz processing

Soft Skills

• leadership
• expert judgment
• collaboration
• initiative
• ownership
• problem-solving
• communication
• relationship building
• prioritization
• results-oriented