Principal Scale-up Process Engineer

WGNSTAR

  • Chandler, AZ
  • $150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
  • Apply easily
WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint, primarily focused on the semiconductor industry. We’re excited to be partnering directly with one of our valued clients to fill a key position on their team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in an innovative environment.Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard
Pay Rate: Up to $150K
Location: West Bend, WI area; relocation assistance provided
Travel: Up to 15%
Position Type: Full-Time, Client Direct HirePrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead tech transfer from R&D to manufacturing for new organometallic and inorganic precursors.
  • Design, scale, and optimize production processes for purity, yield, and consistency.
  • Oversee equipment selection, P&ID, and reactor design for batch/semi-continuous systems.
  • Collaborate with QA/QC on analytical validation of trace-level specs (moisture, halides, metals).
  • Support SPC/SQC implementation and process control for HVM readiness.
Requirements:
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.).
  • 9+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience with specialty or high-purity chemicals OUTSIDE of academia/university.
  • Proven track record in scaling up air-sensitive, organometallic, or inorganic compounds.
  • Proficient with analytical methods, (ICP-MS, NMR, KF, TGA, GC-MS) and data-driven problem solving.
  • Knowledge of process safety, (PSM, HAZOP, FMEA) and chemical compatibility.
  • Familiarity with ALD/CVD precursors, functional materials, and electronics-grade standards.
  • Experienced with chemical reactors, (glass-lined, stainless, glovebox, Schlenk setups).
  • Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or GMP environments.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Equal opportunities and Social GovernanceWGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.Powered by JazzHR

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