Process Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

-Manufacturing Support

• Critical process control parameters to be continuously monitored and updated periodically, with the results communicated to upper management and the Front End production team members by means of monthly reports, posting control charts in production area, monthly group meeting, and company presentations.
• Maximize equipment capacity utilization with DL productivity, helping to minimize equipment downtime by ordering replacement parts for all production equipment, consumables, and ensuring PM’s are performed in timely manner.   
• Front End Production process procedures and traveler documents periodically reviewed and updated to reflect current practices and process improvements that have been implemented.  Discussions held and inputs obtained from primary operators and other team members.
• Production process problems affecting the yields are identified and corrective action ideas presented to Department Manager as potential projects for process improvement with supporting data to identify root causes and developing corrective actions.
• Approved corrective action projects are performed with hands on approach, guided, conducted, and managed to support product requirements and Department objectives.
• Review process definitions, costs estimates, and equipment requirements for process improvement. Submit capital improvement proposals to drive equipment/process replacements or improvements. Capital appropriation requests will be overseen, submitted, and equipment will be installed and qualified following the QRB procedure. 
• Production support is provided as needed to fill in potential gaps during the processing of work orders in the line to ensure on-time deliveries and satisfy product demand.
• Troubleshooting of equipment related issues to be handled in a timely manner, either through assistance to maintenance technicians or working side by side to assist with repairs.
• Problem notes, audit findings, and customer complaints are addressed in a timely manner to correct issues.
• New and improved materials will be worked into the Front End production platform, transitioning from R&D group with hands on assistance provided throughout the qualification process by collaborating as a project team member.

-Business Operations

• Address customer complaints and quality issues and be actively involved in research and development effort of our thermoelectric material properties, processes, and be responsible for the update of various materials properties related databases.
• Participate in problem solving teams to assist other departments as needed in relation to material related problems.
• Participate in technical community activities, such as Engineering Brown Bag Lunches, as presenter of materials and material processes.
• Conduct training of engineering community for materials and their properties based on existing and newly developed materials.
• Whenever there is an opportunity, IP generation is actively pursued with ideas and concepts and brought before the Patent Review Committee.
• Actively participate in departmental and inter departmental projects to learn and contribute to other process platforms outside manufacturing processes.
• Project results are documented in the internal technical library in the form of technical reporting.
• Identifies Departmental needs for production related tooling, consumables, and processes after consulting with DL operators/technicians.
• Personal timecard, annual goals, and projects are completed on time.
• Conduct periodic training of operators for the processes and provide support for cross training activities.

-Personal Development

• Participates in and occasionally leads training opportunities, including Engineering Brown Bag Lunches to learn other skills in relation to applications of thermoelectric materials.
• Follows literature in the field of Thermoelectric Materials Research and prepares internal reports and presentations.
• Develops and maintains Goals.

Education & Experience

• BS or higher technical degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical, or Engineering field with emphasis on process physics and/or process chemistry.  Other educational backgrounds may be considered if they are directly related to thermoelectric material production and processes.
• Minimum 2+ years applicable experience in applied engineering role (can include thesis work or internship experience if relates to thermoelectric material production) dealing with process development or process improvements activities.
• Experience working with processing of metal, metal or ceramic powders in laboratory or industrial foundry setting is preferred. 

Skills

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex materials and thermoelectric-related problems and research solutions in the public domain as well as creating/developing innovative solutions.
• Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply it to solve problems resourcefully.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to work, teach, and learn in cross-organizational teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, access Database, internet access and the ability to develop tools and/or special applications within these packages.
• Demonstrates a high standard of ethics, professionalism, competency, and quality.

Working Conditions

Good Working conditions.  Occasional exposure to noise, dust, heat, etc. Some elements present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others to exchange information.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to lift 10kg of metal in sealed containers

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.