Process Engineer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for designing and implementing systems and equipment procedures. The main duties include testing and monitoring equipment, updating current system processes, and conducting risk assessments. Ensuring high‑quality deliverables for business objectives.

• Lead multiple interdisciplinary technology projects from ideation phase through full implementation with minimal oversight.
• Achieve results through working with and guiding less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Develop novel, robust processes for manufacturing flexible circuits.
• Evaluate new materials for flexible circuits; interfacing with vendors and suppliers to co‑develop the best solutions for our products.
• Work hands‑on with high‑volume manufacturing, qualifying new tools and processes on the manufacturing line.
• Identify key process metrics and establish statistical process control at workstations.
• Develop and implement metrology methods to measure tool health and process performance data.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train staff to perform processes correctly and safely.

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

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience working in a high‑volume manufacturing or equivalent environment.

• Solid background in statistical methods, systematic experiment design, and related software (e.g., JMP, Minitab, etc.).
• Ability to synthesize and interpret complex data sets to understand physical phenomena and support data‑driven decisions.
• Ability to safely and confidently operate and troubleshoot custom manufacturing and metrology equipment.
• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and new technology.
• Strong organizational skills and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast‑paced start‑up setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of CAD software, Solid Works and/or AutoCAD is a plus.

• Knowledge of and process experience with precision patterning equipment.
• Prior start‑up experience.
• Prior experience with roll‑to‑roll processing.
• Hands‑on focus on injection molding process development and optimization is a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Salaried Exempt

Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment – Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.

PPE – May be required to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses,…