Process Engineer

Process Engineer

This Process Engineer role supports a highly technical manufacturing operation focused on precision materials processing and production-scale process development. You will maintain and optimize specialized manufacturing equipment, drive continuous process improvements, resolve complex technical issues, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional product quality, yield, and operational efficiency. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical technologies within a stable environment that supports strong career growth, excellent work-life balance, and a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and optimize advanced manufacturing equipment used in precision materials processing.
• Support production activities by monitoring process performance, analyzing trends, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate equipment and process-related issues, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support long-term reliability initiatives by improving equipment uptime, process stability, and overall robustness of manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with manufacturing personnel, engineering teams, and technical specialists to address production challenges and improve throughput.
• Assist with equipment modifications, upgrades, installations, and qualification activities to support new products and processes.
• Create and maintain accurate process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical summaries.
• Share technical knowledge with team members and support onboarding and training activities for new personnel.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely communication and efficient execution of production plans and engineering projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to quality, yield, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Work with small, precision-built components and follow strict safety protocols when handling chemicals and process materials.
• Interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, schematics, and technical documentation to guide process setup and troubleshooting.
• Use data analysis, reporting, or automation tools to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, or validation of electro-mechanical and high-precision systems as needed.
• Support operations in controlled and clean room environments by strictly following detailed operational procedures and cleanliness standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or another related technical discipline.
• Two or more years of engineering experience within a manufacturing, laboratory, semiconductor, electronics, or advanced technology environment.
• Experience supporting complex production equipment and technical manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with controlled production environments and adherence to detailed operational procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues systematically.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capability to work with small, precision-built components with a high degree of manual dexterity and accuracy.
• Ability to follow strict safety protocols when handling chemicals and process materials.
• Experience in process engineering or process improvement within semiconductor, electronics, or related advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in a clean room laboratory environment within semiconductors, material growth, infrared, thermal, and/or electro-optical sensors.
• Clear and concise communication skills, with a flexible and proactive approach to duties.
• Ability to read and work from wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and operation sheets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in advanced materials processing, thin-film technologies, semiconductor manufacturing, or related production methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, schematics, and technical documentation in detail.
• Experience using data analysis, reporting, or automation tools to improve manufacturing performance and process control.
• Familiarity with programming, scripting, or automated process-control environments.
• Hands-on experience with testing, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, or validation of electro-mechanical and high-precision systems.
• Experience in quality-driven industries requiring high levels of process control and product reliability.
• Educational Background in physics or electrical engineering is beneficial.
• Exposure to electrical, electronics, molecular, mechanical, or mechanical…