
Chemical Process Engineer
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, qualify, and optimize cleaning processes for ceramic components to meet ultra-clean specifications.
- Use structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve complex issues involving critical manufacturing processes to achieve consistent and repeatable results
- Under moderate supervision, utilizes understanding of ceramics manufacturing techniques to meet ultra-clean specifications.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for cleaning-related yield losses or contamination events.
- Responsible for mid-size projects including training and guiding plant engineering and manufacturing team members.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure ceramic part cleanliness throughout the product lifecycle.
- Maintain and improve cleanroom protocols, contamination control strategies, and chemical safety standards. Participate in NPI (New Product Introduction) efforts, providing input on cleanability and surface preparation of ceramic designs.
- Responsible for process improvements that deliver yield improvements at their location.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline. Chemical, Materials, or Ceramic Engineering preferred.
- 0-5 years of Engineering experience, preferably in high- purity cleaning processes.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Class 1000 (ISO 6) cleanroom experience preferred.
- Understanding of ceramic materials (e.g., alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide) and their interaction with cleaning agents and process environments a plus.
- Experience with cleanroom manufacturing practices preferred.
- Familiarity with analytical techniques such as FTIR, XPS, SEM/EDX, ICP-MS, and particle counting preferred.
- Strong Project Management skills.
- Software knowledge: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab are required. Experience with Access, AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor and MasterCAM are a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.