Process Engineer II - Metallization

Roles & Responsibilities

• Scale up and development of processes to full scale production.
• Oversee manufacturing processes to maintain and improve product and process quality.
• Participate in projects to optimize and improve existing materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
• Lead problem solving activities for complex issues that involve the process and associated equipment.
• Utilizes Structured Problem Solving (SPS) and Process Control System (PCS) methodologies to resolve complex issues and reduce process variation.
• Aid in technology transfers to meet production requirements.
• Documentation, training and guiding plant engineering and manufacturing team members.
• Develops and implements best practices.
• Installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various equipment including automated/robotic manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Serve as a technical resource to customers by providing expertise in technical metallized ceramics.
• Collaborate with customer engineering teams to interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, and performance requirements.

Requirements

• Maintain high safety requirements including meeting local consensus safety standards.
• Willing to work on production floor for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics, Chemical or Materials Engineering preferred, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in screen printing and metallization processes, or relevant project experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Materials Knowledge - Materials and characterization of materials.
• Software knowledge: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SolidWorks are required. InfinityQS, Minitab, or CMM programming are a plus.
• Analytical/Critical Thinking - Ability to analyze data to identify root causes, develops strategies for routine issues, recommends process improvements, and evaluates solutions with flexibility and critical thinking.
• Building Relationships - Recognizes others meaningfully and frequently, uses feedback to build confidence and respect, adapts communication to workplace styles, and actively participates in team-building activities.
• Business Acumen - Understands the impact of their work on internal/external customers, explains strategic impact of their contributions, and identifies priorities and strategies for completing goals and tasks.
• Communication - Communicates using empathy, influence, and an adaptive approach to accurately and persuasively create dialogue.
• Data Analysis - Independently designs and conducts data analysis using advanced techniques to identify trends, anticipate risks, and influence stakeholders through data visualization/storytelling.
• Mathematical Reasoning - Understands and applies complex mathematical concepts, including geometry and trigonometry, works with various 2D and 3D coordinate systems, applies Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing requirements, and writes and troubleshoots simple formulas in Excel or similar software.
• Project Management - Leads projects through all phases, from initiation to closing, by defining scope, planning resources, managing teams, ensuring effective communication, and documenting progress and results.
• Technology Use - Independently operates common technology platforms (e.g., InfinityQS, SPC, Service Center, Analytical Lab, etc.), and uses job aids and help documentation to resolve issues.
• Time Management - Determines task priorities, avoids multitasking and procrastination, understands appropriate time allocation for tasks, sets boundaries to prevent overwork, and eliminates unproductive tasks.

Benefits

Annual Salary: USD 92,000.00 - USD 121,440.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.

CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors.