Process Engineer

Day to Day Responsibilities:

-    Work/liaise with development, engineering, plant, suppliers and commercial to run experiments and development of new products, processes, technology and equipment
-    Evaluate coating requests and glass handling concepts based on experience and in-depth knowledge
-    Apply DMAIC and engineering principles to understand the root cause and eliminate defects
-    Design experiments, process development and qualification with DOE for new process, materials, AR stack design, engineering changes, equipment, measurements and vendors
-    Collaborate with development and manufacturing in advancing fundamental understanding
-    Lead or support scale-up and new coatings technology transfer to manufacturing plants and contract manufacturers
-    Provide technical consultation and subject matter expertise in glass AR &  ETC (AF)  coating troubleshooting support and process performance improvement including yield, capability, cost, capacity,  ETC (AF) .
-    Support problem solving and process improvement using structured problem-solving methods such as MEE, KT, Designed of Experiment, or DMAIC.
-    Engage stakeholders to determine product and process requirements for new product introduction (NPI)
-    Leverage 3D CAD, analytical tools, simulation, modeling, digital transformation and data analytics to foresee and mitigate risks, minimize process tuning/FAI/downtime and advance capabilities
-    Support development of AR &  ETC (AF)  technology roadmap
-    Support the qualification of contract manufacturers for AR &  ETC (AF)  coatings through engineering process capabilities, equipment, metrology and quality performance assessments

-    Identify technical skills and building blocks to establish a world-class Center of Excellence (COE) in automotive glass AR &  ETC (AF)  coating 
-    Coordinates coating machine installation, debugging and initial operation of new equipment and systems
-    Support equipment design and development from concept, fabrication to final qualification
-    Incorporate design for safety in all equipment and process improvements development projects/activities. Ensure safety requirements are met from design through construction, process start-up to handover to operations
-    Estimate budget, capacity, utilization and provide technical support for NPI upon request
-    Analyze equipment and process design for function, safety, repeatability, cost-effective operation, ease of maintenance and capital efficiency
-    Provide communication updates to colleagues and leadership
-    Present ideas, plans, project status & VOC orally with visual aids or in writing
-    Facilitate the design of manufacturing processes and layout
-    Identify low-hanging fruits, prioritize opportunities, capture quick-wins and share remaining ideas
-    Promote and support digital transformation in process, equipment design and improvements
-    Document best practices and intellectual assets
-    Share experience & lessons learned

Education & Experience

-    BS/MS/PhD majoring in physics, materials, chemical, electrical, mechanical, ceramic engineering or related fields
-    ≥ 3 years of solid project, industrial, engineering and manufacturing experience 
-    Exposure to automotive parts NPI and manufacturing is a plus (for example:  APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949 or Automotive Safety Testing)
-    Experience of living, studying, working abroad or extended travel outside of home country is a plus
-    Experience working for foreign multi-national corporations is a plus
-    Diversity in experience and/or background is an asset

Required Skills

-    Minimum 3 years hands-on process experience in PVD coating.
-    Familiar with Magnetron Sputtering, Evaporation and other thin film deposition process methods.
-    Familiar with at least one coater of Drum Coater, Batch Coater, In-Line Coater,  ETC (AF) . 
-    New coating introduction / PVD machine installation, and or expansion experience
-    Prefer to know at least one tool of TFCalc, Macleod, Optilayer,  ETC (AF) .
-    Able to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve problems, especially the root cause of PVD defects, scratches and contamination during the process flow.
-    Skilled in planning and executing experiments, data collection & analysis to support or refute hypotheses
-    Can quickly turn manufacturing and customer requirements into detailed project and action plans
-    Able to track and report progress effectively
-    Excel at identifying and engaging experts and key stakeholders to solve difficult technical problems
-    Communicates well with internal customers, external suppliers, technical collaborators and operators
-    Detail oriented, organized and data driven 
-    Fundamental understanding in project management tools and techniques
-    Hands-on experiment skills, including the use of material characterization instruments
-    Analytical skills in optics, materials science, chemistry, especially related to coating, glass and ceramics
-    Good mechanical aptitude 
-    Understanding of quality systems, PFMEA, control plan
-    Competency in external supplier management, qualification and contract management
-    Able to document and share lessons learned
-    Understanding of equipment set-up and calibration process
-    Develops clear bilingual visual work-instructions on process tuning, job change, calibration and  ETC (AF) .
-    Responsible for the accuracy of work performed and proactively ensures quality of work
-    Possess strong work ethic and attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
-    Ability to work with people of diverse technical and cultural backgrounds
-    Develops, coaches and mentor people
-    Experience working on one or more of the following types of process, equipment or measurements:
o    Cosmetic improvement
o    Thin glass material handling and fixtures
o    Tunnel ovens, batch ovens and/or environmental chambers
o    material reliability testing for automotive components
o    Semi-automatic man-machine collaborative work cells
-    Effective communication in English and at least one of the major Asia 
-    Instills trust and confidence
-    Honest and pragmatic but tactful
-    Adapts to change quickly; takes frequent changes in strides
-    Effective at managing time and competing priorities
-    Customer oriented:  manage expectations and meet / exceed customer requirements with quality results
-    Quickly develops effective work relationships and rapport with others in a new environment
-    Contributes and enriches the professional development and career experiences of others

Desired Skills

-    Proficiency in optical stack design is an asset.
-    Knowledgeable of surface energy, cleanliness measurements, abrasives and polishing compounds
-    Expertise in cleanliness and environment control of dust and particulates
-    Expertise in coating, spraying,  ETC (AF) hing, plasma cleaning technology is a plus
-    Exposure to 6-sigma, Lean, 5S, TRIZ, DMAIC, MEE and/or PQA projects is a plus
-    Machinery repairs and maintenance experience is a plus
-    Exposure to equipment for thermal processes is a plus
-    Experience with facility equipment and inflammable / corrosive fluids is a plus 
-    Exposure to wastewater treatment and/or pollution abatement is a plus