Chemical Engineer, PCB (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or improved manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities.
• Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach.
• Develop experiments to diagnose and correct manufacturing problems, utilizing robust DOE and statistical methodologies.
• Perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause and develop action plans to improve yields.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines.
• Own and perform machine activation and testing with a small team of engineers and technicians.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in chemical engineering design, analysis, and/or system implementation (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental, or related technical discipline
• Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical based production systems in a professional setting
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience with PCB manufacturing processes like metal plating lines, copper etching lines, direct or electroless metallization lines, water and chemical waste treatment, plasma etching systems, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel frequently for work, potentially for extended periods of time during machine buyoffs and startup
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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