Applications Engineer I

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer I to support development of parylene and liquid coating processes. You will investigate new technologies, address process anomalies, and provide problem-solving input in collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams.

You will work with customers and internal teams to develop costed process solutions, maintain documentation, and drive yield improvements while ensuring safety and compliance at the Austin facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related area with 1+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or lab setting.
• Experience with organic/liquid coatings and coating processes preferred.
• Familiarity with coating standards and laboratory practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for customer products through coating technologies to support service growth.
• Perform experiments to improve current processes and investigate new materials and technologies.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation of work.
• Provide advanced technical support for process-related issues and product introductions.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and equipment engineering to implement new and improved processes and designs.
• Work toward cost containment and improved yield on a continual basis.
• Support customer needs in coordination with other departments.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Professional presentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (3D/2D)

Microsoft Office

Measuring instruments

Parylene/coating knowledge

Job description

1130 Rutherford Ln
Ste 260
Austin, TX 78753, USA

• On-site
• Applications Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: APPLI001745

Description

The Applications Engineer I supports the development of new and existing SCS coating technologies. This includes development of parylene coating processes, as well as liquid coating processes. This position is responsible for investigating and implementing new technologies as well as variations of existing processes in order to meet the expectations of marketing and sales and other goals of the business. This position is also responsible for the investigation and resolution of process anomalies, providing direct interface with key account customers, and providing input on ways to enhance/improve existing processes and procedures in conjunction with manufacturing and quality initiatives. In addition, this Engineer will evaluate and provide working solutions to new and unique customer coating applications as well as generate costing and process documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs process development for customer products and applications through the integration of coating technologies intended to support SCS service business growth.
• Performs a variety of complex process and applications engineering duties related to parylene and other coating technologies.
• Conducts experiments to improve current application processes and to investigate the application of new material and technologies.
• Maintains proper technical documentation of work.
• Provides advanced technical support in solving problems related to processes and product introduction.
• Coordinates with manufacturing and equipment engineering to implement new and improved processes and equipment enhancements or new designs.
• Works toward cost containment and improved yield on a continual basis.
• Supports customer needs in coordination with the other SCS departments and facilities.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to plant and corporate safety policies.
• May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or other related area with 1+ years of experience in an engineering capacity in a manufacturing or laboratory setting. Working knowledge of organic coating, liquid coatings, ALD, PECVD processes and/or Parylene coating experience preferred.

BASIC SKILLS:

• Capable of speaking effectively in front of groups and giving professional presentations.
• Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possesses well-developed communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exemplary time management skills.
• Ability to distinguish between the colors of red, orange, yellow, blue, green and violet.
• Ability to plan, set priorities, and complete multiple work assignments in a timely manner.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Possesses high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to manage resources and multiple priorities and must be able to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization, as well as customers.
• Possesses strong analytical and technical skills. Has ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use precision measuring and laboratory instruments, such as measure scopes, calipers, scales, micrometers, and other general test/inspection equipment.
• Has proficiency in Microsoft suite products/applications.
• Experience with 3D and 2D CAD preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and technical ability within field of expertise.
• Ability to operate and program various automation tools and platforms, involving masking material dispensing and removal, etc.
• Understanding of/experience with acrylic, urethane, silicone, and other liquid coating processes and applications.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and how they apply to liquid coating processes and coating requirements.

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