Process Engineer I/II (30983)

Pentagon Technologies Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K program with employer matching

Health, dental, vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team. This is a key customer-facing technical role leading new part and process introduction and managing engineering change control to support Operations.

We are open to Process Engineer I or II; level and compensation depend on experience, qualifications, and skills. Travel up to 15% and first shift are included.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and advanced mathematical skills; spreadsheet and database management skills.
• Strong statistical reasoning skills; ASQ Certification, Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing a plus.
• ISO9001 lead auditor training/certification preferred; JMP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to production for safety, quality and delivery.
• Lead new equipment installation and qualification projects.
• Interface with customers to drive new part/process development and qualification.
• Support external and internal audits with technical expertise.
• Assist in customer satisfaction initiatives and issue resolutions.
• Develop chemical/mechanical/robotic process methods as needed.
• Perform risk assessments (DFMEA/PFMEA) for processes and products.
• Interpret prints for precision cleaning and surface treatments per requirements.
• Train staff on cleaning/surface procedures and maintain equipment plans.
• Update Process Control Plans to reduce output variation.
• Manage SPC programs and MSAs; analyze data for improvements.
• Disposition nonconforming materials and define inspection criteria.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Spreadsheet skills

Database skills

Statistical reasoning

ASQ Six Sigma Lean cert

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

JMP

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Austin, TX 78744, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $68,400.00 - $96,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 15% , Job Shift: First Shift, Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team!

Job Summary

Pentagon Technologies is looking for a Process Engineer to join our team in Austin, TX. This is a key customer-facing technical position which leads new part and process introduction and manages engineering change control processes to support Operations. A strong candidate is resourceful, is able to make decisions and problem solve independently, is professional and organized in a fast-paced environment with strong project management and communication skills.

We are open to considering candidates at either the Process Engineer I or Process Engineer II level. The level and corresponding compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily engineering assistance to production to facilitate safety, quality, and delivery of orders to Customers
• Responsible for leading new equipment and analytical instrument installation and qualification
• Interface with Customers routinely to lead new part and process development and qualification projects
• Support external and internal audits providing technical expertise
• Support Customer Satisfaction initiatives and escalations to successful closure
• Process development of chemical processes, mechanical designs, and/or robotic programs
• Perform product and process risk assessment activities, including Design/Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA)
• Interpret and develop prints and documents for implementation of precision cleaning, surface enhancement (Grit blast, Twin Wire Arc Spray, and other plasma thermal coatings), and measurement processes which meet customer requirements
• Performing technical training of internal staff to ensure compliance to precision cleaning and surface enhancement procedures as well as defining equipment/metrology operations and maintenance plans
• Updating and maintaining Process Control Plans to control variation in outgoing quality parameters on customer owned materials
• Deploy and manage Statistical Process Control programs, Measurement System Analysis studies per Process Control Plans; review data for process improvements; establishing response flows to timely response to trends
• Disposition nonconforming materials and products, developing and documenting inspection criteria based on customer and internal Quality System requirements

Qualifications

• Process Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Process Engineer II: Bachelor's degree in engineering AND minimum 2 years of direct experience in parts cleaning OR 4 years' experience
• Excellent analytical and advanced mathematical skills; spreadsheet and database management skills; strong general computer and statistical reasoning skills - ASQ Certification, Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certification a plus
• ISO9001 lead auditor training/certification preferred - JMP experience a plus

Safety

Employee will be trained in, and is to follow and lead by example, all general safety requirements of Pentagon Technologies as well as specific safety regulatory requirements.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in a group environment and be a self-starter. Must be able to work in a controlled arsenic environment. Must be able to perform in noisy, moist, or wet, and hazardous materials environments with standard protection devices. Must be able to handle necessary tools to perform tasks, including manual and mechanized material handling equipment for moving heavy loads through the production environment with little assistance. Must be able to work in a controlled chemical environment. Persons who are sensitive to chemical environments with such medical conditions as asthma, allergies, or extreme sensitivity to chemicals may not be considered as good candidates for this position.

Physical Demands

Must pass Company required screening tests. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and frequently lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Perks of Working at Pentagon Technologies

At the end of the day, our strength comes from our people, and we are determined to recognize and promote your wellbeing—be it professionally, financially, physically, or mentally.

• Generous PTO
• 401K program with employer matching contribution
• Health, dental, vision Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (fully employer paid)
• Life and AD&D (employer paid & voluntary option)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Be advised that Pentagon Technologies does not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates who do not reside near the posted location will be responsible for covering all relocation costs. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that they will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in relocating to the area if selected for the role.

Pentagon Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.