Process Engineer

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Description

Position Summary:

The Process Engineer will design and implement systems and equipment procedures using manufacturing facilities. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to apply their technical background in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining laboratory and production processes, contributing directly to our innovation and quality goals This position will also support the functions of the R&D - Optical Department to meet the requirements of the relevant ISO 9001:2015 standards based on the quality objectives established by Top Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing and laboratory processes.
• Conduct experiments and collect data to support process optimization.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, and Production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Meets required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Written Communication - Read and interpret written information effectively, write clearly and concisely, adapt writing style for different audiences.
• Verbal Communication - Give focused attention to what others are saying, take time to understand what and respond when appropriate without interrupting, speak clearly and effectively express ideas and opinions, adapt and react professionally in both positive and negative situations.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Balance team and individual responsibilities, consider others' views objectively and with openness to changing your own, give and encourage feedback, contribute to a positive team dynamic, prioritize team success over personal interests, work effectively across departments toward company goals.
• Professionalism - Interact with others in a considerate manner, follow through on commitments, react well under pressure and preserve confidentiality, control emotions, and accept responsibility, maintain focus on solutions and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Motivation & Initiative - Demonstrate persistence and ability to adapt to changes in daily workflow and overcome obstacles, ask for and offer help when needed, work independently when required, volunteer readily and look for ways to improve and create successful outcomes, positively contribute to overall work environment.
• Respect & Integrity - Treat people with respect, work ethically and with honesty and integrity, inspire the trust of others, demonstrate appreciation and sensitivity for cultural differences, help promote inclusion and understanding of the value of diversity, embrace differences and support a harassment-free environment.

Requirements

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Optics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience (internships or academic lab work welcome).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Hands-on lab experience with process development or experimental setups.
• Proficiency in data analysis and technical reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Optics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field.
• Familiarity with statistical process control and root cause analysis.
• Experience with lab safety protocols and documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing or scale-up processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Travel: Negligible.

Physical Demands: Frequently required to sit, speak, hear, see, and perform repetitive motion (data entry). Occasionally required to lift or carry (10 lb. minimum). Reasonable accommodations will be made available if applicable.

Salary Description

$75,000 - $95,000