Kapton Semi-Work Engineer

Qnity; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking an R&D Kapton Semi-Works Engineer in Circleville, OH. This role involves participating in the film process engineering team, contributing to safety management systems, and providing on-call support for product development.

Candidates should have a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, along with 5+ years of experience in web handling and film process technology. A strong problem-solving ability and knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies are essential.

Qnity values diversity and offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in web handling and film process technology.
• Experience in process/product development.
• Skilled in MS Office and Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product development team as a film process engineer.
• Contribute to site’s safety and Process Safety Management systems.
• Implement programs to improve quality and product performance.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Green Six Sigma methodology

Web handling and film process technology

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Laboratory Analytical equipment

Inston/MTS Equipment

Job description

R&D Kapton Semi-Works Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate in the product development team as a film process engineer. This will include planning, executing, and analyzing various trials on two Polyimide film casting processes.
• Contribute to the execution and improvement of the site’s safety and Process Safety Management systems (PSM element responsibilities).
• Understand the polyimide formulation, slurry dispersions, thermal casting, chemical casting, die flow rheology, organic solvent drying, film web handling, and high temperature oven tentering.
• Collaborate with the research scientist for new formulation scale-up.
• Implement programs to improve quality and product performance.
• Needs to be capable of solving problems or addressing immediate issues for the product development team that will contribute to functionality of the manufacturing process.
• Network with site engineering technical resources throughout Circleville to use the best available technologies to support production.
• Provide on-call support for researchers or small-scale production film processing.
• Provide support to the KSW process to improve higher production yields, improve film quality, and support casting operations.
• Basic understanding of multiple polymer feed block and die technologies.
• Supports Circleville site improvement initiatives through leadership and participation on site PSM element teams.
• Participates in 1st and 2nd party annual or three-year cyclic PSM element audits

Know-How/Experience

• Minimum BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience (minimum 5+ years) in web handling and film process technology
• Experience in process/product development.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in MS Office.
• Green Six Sigma methodology.

Preferred Certifications/Training

• Management of Change (MOC-S/T) major and minor Capex/Cost project execution
• Process Start up Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• PSM Process Technology (PT) - Managing Process Hazards
• Machine Safety Risk Assessment trained and/or participate on review teams
• SIS/SIF Safety Interlock Systems/Safety Interlock Function
• PSM I Process Safety & Risk Management Certified
• PSM II Assessing & Managing Process Hazards Certified
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) In-Depth Leadership Resource
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Facilitator Certified
• Mechanical Integrity MI/QA

Knowledge of Instrumentation/Software

• Experience in 3D E-Drawings/SolidWorks, plus understanding of electrical, mechanical, and civil drawings
• Basic understanding of Laboratory Analytical equipment to support film property targets. Polymer pumps, tanks, and drives configuration
• Polymer casting (multiple die design experience) – flow modeling, die gap adjustment, die modifications, etc.
• Batch mixer processes - Large scale (~50-100 gallon) Batch Reaction Vessels
• Continuous finishing processes experience
• Microscopy defect identification, layer thickness, and filler dispersion analysis
• Particle size analysis (PSA) – basic operations and data interpretation
• Karl Fischer - Water content measurement
• Instron/MTS Equipment
• Tensile Stress/Strain/Percent Elongation
• Initiation Tear Strength (Graves Tears)
• Adhesion Strength (German Wheel)
• Percent Solids – PAA, filler loading content, etc.

Accountability

• Participation in site safety programs.
• Deliver on project goals and on time deadlines.
• Develop as a process engineering resource to contribute to multiple R&D sub areas (Casting, Chemical, Tentering, Mix sheds, etc.)
• Troubleshooting of product technical issues day-to-day.
• Identify, gain approval, and complete programs to significantly improve yield, quality, and/or production efficiency.

#On-Site

Circleville, OH

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