Material Process Engineer

Job Duties:

This R&D engineering position will primarily develop crystal growth processes for materials new to SYNOPTICS. The engineer will be required to work with manufacturing personnel to develop, improve, document, and transition new processes to manufacturing. The position will also require developing a thorough understanding of the current crystal growth techniques at SYNOPTICS. Some sustaining engineering duties will be assigned in which the engineer will be responsible for an established growth process including data collection, process control, designed experiments, process documentation, and operator training. Written documentation will be required for new processes and process improvements.

The Material Process Engineer will be expected to participate in process improvement projects as a team member or lead and technical training for manufacturing employees (training may require some shift flexibility on a limited basis). The engineer will also be expected to participate in developing new business opportunities which may include responding to government solicitations and attending/presenting at technical conferences.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related STEM field with 2 years of associated Engineering experience is required.
• 0 years of relevant experience with Masters' degree within a related STEM discipline.
• Crystal growth or materials processing and synthesis experience with specific knowledge of solidification principles, intrinsic growth defect formation, understanding phase diagrams, and solid-liquid chemistry of oxide systems.
• Strong grasp of engineering principles.
• Must be a self-starter and have excellent analytical skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and have excellent analytical skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD is preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

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