Process Engineer

Coherent Corp•Dallas, TX

50d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with processing of metal, metal or ceramic powders in laboratory or industrial foundry setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Critical process control parameters to be continuously monitored and updated periodically
Maximize equipment capacity utilization with DL productivity
Front End Production process procedures and traveler documents periodically reviewed and updated
Production process problems affecting the yields are identified and corrective action ideas presented to Department Manager
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
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
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
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
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