Technology & Innovation Engineer II

Materion Corporation • Wheatfield, NY

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About The Position

The Technology & Innovation Engineer conducts, leads, and supports product, process, and service development activities for PPC across three operational sites. The work includes chemical process development, evaluation of new kits, troubleshooting PPC chemistry issues, continuous improvement projects, and technical support for Operations, EHS, Quality, Engineering, and Product Line Management.

The role supports both the technical and operational aspects of PPC development and follows the Stage Gate process for new product and service introduction. The engineer works independently and collaboratively, manages multiple development tasks, and contributes to the manufacturability, safety, quality, and efficiency of PPC operations. Travel of up to 20–25% may be required based on business need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related chemical science field.
• Strong chemistry experience, preferably involving wet chemistry, metal or precious-metal processes, or industrial chemical systems.
• 3–5 years of professional technical experience and/or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in and lead technical projects.
• Strong written communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and support multiple sites.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a chemical science or engineering discipline.
• Experience in data acquisition, chemical or materials processing, or product or process development.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or willingness to achieve it.
• Demonstrated expertise in specialized areas of chemistry relevant to PPC processes.
• Maintaining currency in professional scientific or technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety standards and promote safe and ethical operations.
• Lead Stage Gate product and process development activities, including evaluation of new kits, trial cleanings, chemical formulation adjustments, and preparation of technical packages.
• Provide chemical troubleshooting and operational support across sites, resolve process deviations, and improve chemical, wastewater, and metal-recovery processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives, identifying opportunities for new products, quality enhancements, and savings.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, Work Instructions, FMEAs, control plans, and safety and process hazard reviews.
• Support evaluation of new equipment, document IP-relevant innovations, and contribute to patent processes.
• Manage multiple medium-scale chemical projects, track progress, generate data-driven reports, and communicate findings to leadership.
• Mentor and support junior chemists and engineers to develop technical capability within the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level