Process Engineer II

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo America, INC•Hillsboro, OR

2d•$83,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

TOK America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd., and serves as a crucial supply hub for semiconductor photoresists and high-purity chemical agents to customers in the United States and Europe. As a wholly owned subsidiary of a global leader in advanced chemical formulations, TOK America is committed to continuous research and development of superior new technologies and methodologies, guided by principles of enhancing technology, elevating product quality, contributing to society, and fostering a frank and open-minded business culture. This role is within the Manufacturing Technology section and is an Exempt (Salary) position, scheduled for Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related field.
For B.S. degree: 2-4 years of experience required.
For M.S. degree: 0 years of experience required.
Strong organizational skills to manage shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office programs.
Fluency in English language both written and verbal.
Ability to learn and adapt.
Ability to work in a team environment, but also work independently and be solution-driven.
Ability to work for extended periods of time in a cleanroom environment with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be comfortable working with chemicals including, but not limited to, corrosives and organic solvents.
Must possess a reliable means of transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

Internal candidates: B.S. or M.S. degree with 1 year of experience as Process Engineer I and successful development and execution of duties & skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls.
Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
Solve technical problems in manufacturing and standardize manufacturing equipment and processes.
Evaluate and design manufacturing layout and facilities for low volume, pilot scale, and high-volume manufacturing.
Design, develop, and evaluate formulations/processes required for new business opportunities at low volume and pilot scale.
Instruct manufacturing departments on the usage and maintenance methods of facilities and equipment, especially during the introduction of new equipment.
Assess and improve manufacturing processes to reduce costs and enhance safety.
Coordinate effectively with cross-functional groups (Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality) to drive root cause analysis, yield improvements, cost reduction, and process optimization.
Perform in-depth analysis of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE).
Utilize the SAP program to finalize and investigate production orders.
Complete full life cycle defect analysis and identification to ensure defects are closed and will not be reproduced.
Initiate and/or review job hazard analysis for manufacturing processes.
Provide technical presentations and reports as required for internal customers and departments.
Perform tasks requiring a high degree of manual dexterity of MFG systems in a chemical environment.
Maintain 6S activities.
Maintain appropriate records as required by ISO 9001 and 14001 and documentation for all work performed using internal software and systems.
Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and coachability (e.g., receiving and incorporating business-related feedback and instruction with a positive and growth-oriented mindset) to achieve desired outcomes.
Attend annual and/or quarterly refresher courses related to hazardous waste management and handling, general safety, quality management, and environmental management.
Train and give guidance to Technicians as needed.