Wafer Process Development Manager jobs in Schenectady, NY

About Xerotech:

Xerotech is a battery technology company that is solving one of the greatest challenges of our generation, industrial electrification. Our talented team is making an impact on a global scale, driven by a shared vision of a fully electric future. We thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, and innovative culture where no two days are the same. We take on big challenges and we appreciate every opportunity to learn along the way. When you join Xerotech, you join a team with a thirst for innovation and a hunger for the fun that comes from turning an industry on its head.

This is a once in a life-time opportunity for the person with the right skillset.

Senior Process Development Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Process Development Engineer to join our fast-growing Engineering Project team.

In this role you’ll get to:

• Work with a collaborative and cross functional team to design, develop and implement new processes
• Drive innovation in processing methods and technologies
• Collaborate with design engineers on component/assembly design for process improvements or new processes
• Collaborate with machine build & automation engineers to design & implement automated processes in-house
• Own process lines and process validation activity for your area
• Support introduction of processes to manufacturing environment
• Design, develop and validate test methods for in-line and off-line inspection including machine vision inspection systems
• Support and lead CAPA projects to address process quality issues
• Carry out process characterisation, DOE’s and implement statistical process control

To excel you will need:

• Level 8 engineering/physics degree
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Automotive/medical device/aerospace preferred
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Lean, six sigma experience; green belt project ideal
• Experience with statistical process control tools and techniques
• Experience leading process characterisation & validation projects
• Hands-on experience with plastic processing & joining technologies a big advantage e.g.
  • extrusion
  • moulding
  • hot plate welding
  • heat sealing
  • ultrasonic welding etc.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodology.

What we believe

We believe in people first, always. At Xerotech we value all cultures and backgrounds and truly believe that diversity drives innovation. We are growing fast, that means you will grow fast too and one day you will be able to say you were there at the beginning!

Why work with us

Situated in the West of Ireland, Xerotech offers a place to work like no other, with a dynamic working culture that very few places can replicate or compete with. We are a fast-growing and innovative company that is competing on a global scale, and we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, allowing us to attract the best to be the best! Just some of the benefits Xerotech offer include:

• Private Healthcare cover from day one
• Additional private healthcare to cover partners & dependents
• Company Pension
• 23 days annual leave per year
• Bike to Work scheme
• Active sports and social club with events each month
• Corporate gym rates & free fitness classes
• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Top-notch tech equipment to work with
• Great atmosphere, team spirit and free office snacks
• Free parking & more

Commitment to Quality

Whether developing new products or writing copy, you will bring thoroughness, high standards, and the interminable curiosity to challenge the status quo, taking impactful risks along the way. Do you see an innovative way to do something? You will be empowered to do it.

Come and do your best work with us.

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