Process Engineer Job Hillsboro area,Oregon USA,Engineering

TOK America - A Subsidiary of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.

TOK America, Inc. plays an extremely important part, serving as the supply hub of semiconductor photoresists and high-purity chemical agents for the customers in United States and Europe. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of a world leader in advanced chemical formulations. Our company has consistently pursued programs of research and development of superior new technologies and new technical methodologies based on the following management principles: "continue efforts to enhance technology," "raise the quality levels of products," "contribute to society" and "create a frank and open-minded business culture".

Company Perks:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance - TOK pays 100% of the premiums for all employees
401(K) with company match
Paid life insurance
15 paid Holidays
Generous paid time off
On-the-job training and skill development
Employee assistance program

Research & Development

Status:
Exempt

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Function:

Will design, develop, and optimize wet chemical and manufacturing processes for new and existing materials within the research and development department to meet customer requirements and improve work efficiency and safety.

Scope:

To safely and efficiently conduct critical testing of prototype products, development samples, and raw materials in a lab setting, and/or clean room environment, while strictly adhering to established standard operating procedures and company policies. Under general supervision, use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Maintenance of general paperwork and quality documents.

Essential Job Functions:

The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits. The amount of time performing each function may vary day-to-day. All duties shall be performed in an efficient and professional manner in accordance with the company policies and under the direct supervision of a designated supervisor.

Monitor, evaluate, and assess job site conditions and equipment functionality, including inspecting, detecting, observing, identifying, and flagging concerns, challenges, hazards, equipment malfunctions, etc. to ensure work is performed efficiently and safely.

Use and operate a personal computer, office equipment and other technological devices frequently and consistently throughout each day with a high degree of skill, accuracy, and independent judgment for the purpose of reviewing, analyzing, creating, transmitting, and presenting documents, data, and other business-related information.

Efficiently and quickly analyze, process, manipulate, and accurately record extensive amounts of data (some of which is technical or complex in nature) and other information that serves as the basis for this position. Interpret, distill, and present complicated and/or technical information to employees, customers, and others in understandable and relatable terms to aid and enhance levels of understanding and implementation.

Adherence to corporate, State and Federal regulations and guidelines when handling hazardous materials or when exposed to hazardous situations. Must adhere to departmental and corporate standard operating procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Creates the documents and sets standards for new processes, materials and equipment.

Modifies and optimizes existing processes and equipment.

Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations and procedures.

Performs risk assessments with equipment and processes.

Solves complex technical problems and recommends solutions.

Documents and reports both internal and external technical data.

Reads and interprets patents, research articles, and developing documentation.

Communicates and collaborates with Research and Development team in TOK-Japan, TOW-Taiwan, and TOW-AM for aforementioned work.

Participates in external technical meeting with customer if necessary.

Obtains necessary data and documentation for scaling lab-level prototypes to mid/high volume manufacturing.

Creates documentation for chemicals for inventory and waste generated after testing or processing.

Provides custom manufacturing of chemical solutions for customers and internal evaluations.

Provides troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.

Assists in operations for new projects.

Pursues activities for continuous improvement related to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Performs other related duties related to the smooth operation of the facility as required, including cleaning and housekeeping.

Assists in shipping management of samples and/or products.

Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, coachability (e.g., receiving and incorporating business-related feedback and instruction with a positive and…