Process Technology Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Chemical Engineer
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Job Summary (Basic Functions): LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for a Process Technology Engineer to join our team in Clarksville, TN.
The Process Technology Engineer will be an individual contributor reporting to the Process Manager and work alongside our Process Engineer team.
As a Process Engineer your role will be focused in the following areas:
Product process control plan, Product Quality Stabilization, and 4M / FMEA Process. Your primary focus will be on new factory setup, early stabilization, and customer certification acquisition, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and optimizing processes and Cathode Material Technology.
In Process Technology, you will analyze product quality control, process parameter management, lead 4M process changes, perform DOEs to set new line operating conditions. You will also work toward achieving KPIs related to new facility setup, early stabilization, and customer certifications.
This position is based full time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.
What You’ll Be Doing
Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):
New Factory Process Recipe & Sequence Setup and Early Stabilization:
Lead the setup and commissioning of new production facilities, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
Stabilize Process and Product quality through troubleshooting and process refinement to meet yield and capacity targets.
New Factory Line Set Up and DOE (Design of Experiments) Evaluation.
Plan and schedule DOEs and write DOE evaluation plans for new line startup
Using DOE results, set process parameters for production
Effective schedule control for shortening the evaluation period
Product 4M Evaluation
Design and schedule 4M changes, including customer communication components
Perform trial runs using dedicated trial lab equipment
Mass Production Control Plan & FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) Management
Analyze mass production data and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Compile Failure Mode lists related to safety, quality, and capacity
Strengthen the Process Technology Skills & Expertise
Advance process stability and capability by managing process parameters
Develop processes and procedures to stabilize the production capacity and efficiency
Customer Certification Acquisition:
Develop strategies and action plans to comply with customer certification requirements (PFMEA, Capability, Work Instructions, etc...)
Prepare for customer audits, including preparing evidence of compliance with both regulatory & customer requirements
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
What We’re Looking For
Competencies/Desired
Skills:
Scientific principles:
Develop research on manufacturing processes using advanced knowledge of scientific principles, theory and experimental design within a scientific discipline.
Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement:
Consistently apply the Scientific method in the planning and execution of experimental plans and problem solving.
Communication and
Collaboration:
Serve on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input and deliver results aligned with team deliverables.
Self-discipline & management:
Responsibility of short, medium and long term Set Up and manufacturing strategies for new products along with managing themselves.
Leadership and Adaptability:
Demonstrated leadership ability and adaptability to changing priorities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Education:
Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering or related field required. Additional relevant work experience is a plus.
Requirements:
Experience in Calcination & Powder industries or related is a huge plus but not required.
Able to work extended hours temporarily during DOE & 4M evaluation, including weekends, and participate in on-call rotation as needed.
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