Chemical Manufacturing Process Engineer

Chemical Manufacturing Process Engineer

Our client’s state-of-the-art micro processing technology produces groundbreaking and innovative products. They have pioneered the development of polymer-containing functional photoresists based on photolithography technologies that are essential for the formation of semiconductor circuits.

Located just minutes away from downtown Portland Oregon our client offers great career growth, competitive compensation and a benefits package not seen from most organizations. This is spectacular opportunity to join a company situated in the core of Oregon’s Silicone Forest! Located just one hour from both the Pacific Coast and 1.25 hours from Mt Hood. The quality of life combined with the challenging and rewarding work environment is not replicated anywhere in the United States!

Position Summary

The Chemical Manufacturing Process Engineer solves advanced technical problems associated with the low volume, pilot scale, and high volume manufacturing processes for new and current business opportunities related to raw materials, intermediate products, final products, equipment, and containers. Use experience and judgment to plan, accomplish goals, perform a variety of complicated tasks related to the low volume, pilot scale, and high volume manufacturing process for new and current manufacturing processes.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements engineering processes bases on company methods and systems, involving raw materials and equipment, to ensure high-quality production at minimum cost for the various stages of manufacturing.
• Assists in the transfer of pilot scale processes within the MT group and from company R&D and ESD to manufacturing for high volume manufacturing.
• Performs engineering development and feasibility studies for new business opportunities as received from the BD group, which includes low volume, pilot scale, and high volume manufacturing
• Solves technical problems related to the low volume, pilot scale, and high volume manufacturing, using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks related to the various manufacturing processes.
• Transfer of manufacturing equipment and processes to MT and manufacturing group to support new and existing business opportunities including instruction, documentation, and training.
• Evaluation and determination of the specifications for raw materials, intermediate products, final products, containers, packages and labels which are required to support new business opportunities and existing manufacturing processes.
• Design, development, and evaluation of formulations / processes required for new business opportunities at low volume and pilot scale.
• Perform feasibility studies of new business opportunities and transferred products from company ESD and company R&D for low volume, pilot scale, and high volume manufacturing based on cost, equipment, resources, price targets, etc.
• Pursue activities for continuous improvement related to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes to reduce manufacturing costs and enhance safety.

EDUCATION:

• B.S or M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering
• Relevant Technical B.S. or M.Sc. with experience in the Chemical Process Manufacturing

Experience and Skills:

• Desired Experience: minimum 5 years’ experience as a process / manufacturing engineer
• 1 year as a development / integration engineer is desired, but not required
• Knowledge of and experience in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 is highly desired
• Knowledge of statistical techniques such as Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments is required. Experience with Jump is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes.
• Familiarity with ISO document and record control.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (both oral and written).
• Must be comfortable working with chemicals including, but not limited to, corrosives and organic solvents.

Compensation: $65k to $75k Depending on Experience and Qualifications

Incredible Benefits!

• 100% Healthcare for Employee and 70% for family, same for Dental
• 401K match
• Vacation: 3.3 weeks in first year, 3.6 weeks in year 2 to 6, 4.8 weeks after year 6.
• 13 Paid Holidays