Process Engineer I — SPC & Yield Improvement

Element Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company  –

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Element Solutions, through its MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions segment, seeks a Process Engineer to maintain SPC for key products and improve first-pass yield. You will monitor production, analyze data, and drive cost-effective process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on supporting QA, conducting root-cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions while collaborating with Maintenance and Production teams to ensure process safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (required).
• 0-3 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Strong working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Quality-focused, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Team player with ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with P&ID's, basic process control, pumps, piping systems, control valves, mixers, solids handling and environmental control equipment.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of production for quality, cycle time, EHS compliance, and adherence to documented practices.
• Oversee SPC activities for critical processes.
• Identify root causes for out-of-control products and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare periodic statistical reports for customers and ensure timely submission.
• Manage Nonconforming Material Reports and drive root-cause resolution.
• Support QA on customer complaints related to batch manufacturing.
• Write and modify Work Instructions for existing products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process equipment issues.
• Collaborate with Maintenance/Production and follow change control protocols.
• Act as secondary resource for Plant EHS activities and calibration oversight.

Skills

SPC

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

English communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&ID knowledge

Process control equipment

Pumps

Piping systems

Control valves

Job description

Element Solutions, through its MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions segment, seeks a Process Engineer to maintain SPC for key products and improve first-pass yield. You will monitor production, analyze data, and drive cost-effective process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on supporting QA, conducting root-cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions while collaborating with Maintenance and Production teams to ensure process safety and compliance.