Chemical Engineer

Job Description

Week One- 7:00AM-4:30PM Monday – Thursday, 7:00AM-3:30PM Friday. Week Two-7:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Thursday and Friday “off day”.

 

Job Summary

A Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and continuously improving manufacturing processes involving sol-gel reactions, thin film physical vapor deposition, slurry coatings, and acid/chemical etchings.

 

Essential Functions

Analyze existing chemical processes to identify opportunities for improved yield, product quality, and overall process efficiency

Implement process improvements by developing, testing, and validating changes using sound engineering practices.

Identify, evaluate, and implement upgraded metrology tools and production equipment to enhance accuracy, consistency, and throughput.

Develop detailed process and equipment specifications, ensuring clarity for internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers.

Support suppliers in the delivery of materials, components, and equipment by providing technical guidance and requirements.

Communicate and collaborate with customers to obtain necessary approvals for process modifications and ensure changes meet all requirements.

 

Other Duties

Provide support to operators/technicians in the day-to-day production involving various chemical/manufacturing processes.

Management/reduction of chemical/hazardous waste.

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Biomedical/Biomolecular, Materials Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience from an accredited university.

Three years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of sol-gel reactions and phosphor chemistry preferred.

Experience with particle sizing techniques is preferred.

Knowledge of chemical process development.

Strong communication skills/ability to create detailed reports.

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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

 

Physical Demands

Regularly walks, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, and lift up to 20 lbs.

Occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 

Work Environment

The position will work primarily in both an office and manufacturing environment.

Regularly exposed to toxins, fumes, chemicals.

Occasionally exposed to moderate noise.

Rarely exposed to extremely loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to airborne pathogens, dim lighting, bright lighting, risk of electrical shock.

 

Additional Information

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