Advanced Mechanical Development Engineer

Advanced Mechanical Development Engineer

In this role you will lead the development of revolutionary technologies, diving into the creation of advanced materials that will redefine possibilities. You will guide the introduction of groundbreaking products, provide invaluable support to our customers, and pioneer innovative high‑temperature fusion processes. You will also play a crucial part in scaling up engineering processes — taking products from initial bench concepts to high‑volume manufacturing reality.

• Develop new quartz products and processes to meet market and application demands.
• Lead new product introduction projects with cross‑functional teams and external validation partners.
• Conduct feasibility testing, prototyping, gauge development, pilot testing, cost analysis and scale‑up to manufacturing.
• Apply project management skills in planning, budgeting, time management, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Generate intellectual properties such as patents, publications and internal reports.
• Provide manufacturing technical support regarding high‑temperature processing of ceramics, ceramics bonding and precision machining.
• Apply Six Sigma methodology, statistical, surface and materials characterization tools for process improvement, failure analysis and troubleshooting.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands‑on industry experience capable of contributing valuable insights immediately.
• Expertise in working with and designing high‑temperature processing equipment.
• Modeling and designing components and equipment; experience translating designs into production equipment.
• Proficient in statistical design and analysis of experimental data, including design of experiments, hypothesis testing and Gage R&R.
• Project management experience – effective planning and prioritization of projects of significant business impact to deliver new product/process technologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate with manufacturing, supplier, and customers to accomplish project objectives on time and within budget.
• Ability to do hands‑on work in an industrial environment with necessary PPE and influence in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with statistical software such as Minitab.
• A strong sense of accountability, urgency and self‑direction.
• Ability to travel internationally 10%.

• Understanding of basic mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems involved in the operation of batch and continuous furnaces.
• Experience with, or design of, quartz, glass or ceramic fusion processes including electric fusion, arc fusion and flame fusion.
• Experience designing products for semiconductor processing equipment and familiarity with the semiconductor tool market.
• Mechanical design using Solid Works.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Flow Simulation using Ansys.
• Six Sigma training and/or certifications.

• Variable compensation including base salary and bonus; base salary range considers experience, education and training.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Basic and voluntary life/AD&D insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program and wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.

EEO Statement:
We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.