Senior Process Engineer, Shield Cleaning Vacuum Engineering & Materials Co., Inc. Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $110,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Engineering Cleanroom experience Full Job Description Company Overview Vacuum Engineering & Materials Co., Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-purity thin film materials used in the semiconductor, wireless, photonics, LED, data storage, aerospace & defense, and life sciences markets. With over 39 years of experience, we are dedicated to delivering excellent service and support to our global customer base. Summary VEM is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to help build and grow our Shield Cleaning process capability.

This is a build-oriented role:

you'll take on new cleaning jobs from initial evaluation through qualified production, and help shape how our shield cleaning capability grows to meet demand. You'll be a key technical resource for customers, sales, and operations on shield cleaning process and capability and part of the team driving how our production lines expand. Responsibilities Daily Production Support Provide day-to-day engineering support to production to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of shield cleaning orders Be the technical resource the floor escalates to when a process issue comes up New Process Introduction (Quote to Production) Evaluate incoming quote requests to determine whether we have the capability to perform a given clean, and what it would take if we don't Build out the actual cleaning process for new jobs: chemistry, cycle, equipment, validation. From initial evaluation through qualified production Own the technical conversation with customers on cleaning capability and requirements. Capability & Capacity Expansion Help design new shield cleaning production lines as we expand capacity including equipment selection, layout, process design Support installation of new equipment and analytical instruments; lead qualification Help drive our Shield Cleaning capability roadmap forward, closing gaps between current and target capability Contribute to active capability projects (clean room expansion and related initiatives) Process Ownership & Standardization Own process control, SPC monitoring, and control plans for Shield Cleaning, spanning precision cleaning and surface enhancement processes Lead risk mitigation through FMEA Build out routings, work instructions, and standard operations, reducing reliance on tribal knowledge Write and maintain SOPs; train operations on new and changed processes Technical Leadership Serve as a senior technical resource on shield cleaning process and chemistry, working alongside other process engineering team members Mentor and guide less experienced engineers on shield cleaning-specific process knowledge Partner with quality, operations, and customers on process performance and qualifications Qualifications 8 years of process engineering experience, ideally with precision cleaning, metal finishing, or chemical process background. Strong grasp of chemical solutions and their interaction with metals; contamination control and cleanroom fundamentals Experience taking a process from evaluation/quoting through qualified production Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials Science, or related preferred) Experience with

ISO 9001

systems a plus

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Commuter assistance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have an Engineering Degree?

Experience:

Process Engineering:

8 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person