Chemical Process Engineer

Support and optimize electroplating processes used in solar cell manufacturing.

Develop, characterize, and scale new nickel and gold plating processes for production.

Support existing copper plating operations and continuous process improvement efforts.

Design and execute experiments to improve process performance, yield, and reliability.

Monitor critical process parameters and implement process controls to ensure consistent results.

Analyze process data and present findings to technical and manufacturing teams.

Troubleshoot process excursions, yield issues, and equipment-related challenges.

Partner with Manufacturing and Equipment Engineering teams to improve throughput and operational efficiency.

Support installation, qualification, and ramp-up of new plating equipment and process lines.

Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials.

Support operation and continuous improvement of wastewater treatment systems associated with manufacturing operations.

Train operators and manufacturing personnel on process requirements and best practices.

Follow safety requirements and contribute to a safe, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

Experience working with electrochemical, electroplating, wet chemistry, semiconductor, photovoltaic, or related manufacturing processes.

Strong understanding of process development, process control, and manufacturing scale-up.

Experience troubleshooting complex process and equipment issues.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience analyzing process data and communicating technical findings.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ability to work safely around chemicals and manufacturing equipment.

Experience with copper, nickel, gold, or other metal plating processes.

Experience supporting semiconductor, photovoltaic, PCB, advanced packaging, or electronics manufacturing.

Experience with wastewater treatment systems or industrial chemical waste handling.

Experience with statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and yield improvement methodologies.

Experience transferring processes from development into manufacturing environments.

Experience working in cleanroom or high-reliability manufacturing environments.