Chemical Engineer

Thomas Electronics, located in Clyde, NY, with additional facilities in Addison, Illinois and Genlis, France, is seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our growing team. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we take pride in fostering a workplace where commitment, teamwork, and customer focus are valued every day.

We are looking for motivated individuals who want to make an impact in their work and contribute to a company that values quality, innovation, and integrity.

In addition to a dynamic and supportive work environment, Thomas Electronics offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including:

Paid holidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchCompany-paid short-term disabilityA 9/80 work schedule (enjoy every other Friday off!)Join us and build a rewarding career with a company that invests in you.

This is an exciting, hands-on role involving significant responsibility and exposure to all facets of manufacturing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic setting, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, process reliability, and operational efficiency.

JOB SUMMARYA

Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and continuously improving manufacturing processes involving sol-gel reactions, thin film physical vapor deposition, slurry coatings, and acid/chemical etchings.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONSAnalyze existing chemical processes to identify opportunities for improved yield, product quality, and overall process efficiencyImplement process improvements by developing, testing, and validating changes using sound engineering practices.

Identify, evaluate, and implement upgraded metrology tools and production equipment to enhance accuracy, consistency, and throughput.

Develop detailed process and equipment specifications, ensuring clarity for internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers.

Support suppliers in the delivery of materials, components, and equipment by providing technical guidance and requirements.

Communicate and collaborate with customers to obtain necessary approvals for process modifications and ensure changes meet all requirements.

OTHER DUTIES

Provide support to operators/technicians in the day-to-day production involving various chemical/manufacturing processes.

Management/reduction of chemical/hazardous waste.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCEBachelors degree in Chemical, Biomedical/Biomolecular, Materials Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience from an accredited university.

Three years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

& ABILITIESKnowledge of sol-gel reactions and phosphor chemistry preferred.

Experience with particle sizing techniques is preferred.

Knowledge of chemical process development.

Strong communication skills/ability to create detailed reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK

ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDSRegularly walks, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, and lift up to 20 lbs.

Occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe position will work primarily in both an office and manufacturing environment. Regularly exposed to toxins, fumes, chemicals.

Occasionally exposed to moderate noise.

Rarely exposed to extremely loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to airborne pathogens, dim lighting, bright lighting, risk of electrical shock.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITYThomas Electronics, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Week One- 7:00AM-4:30PM Monday Thursday, 7:00AM-3:30PM Friday. Week Two-7:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Thursday and Friday off day.