Process Innovation Engineer II (Chemistry & Stage-Gate)

Materion Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Albuquerque is seeking a Technology & Innovation Engineer to lead and support product, process, and service development for PPC across three sites. The role emphasizes Stage Gate processes, safety, quality, and manufacturability while enabling independent and collaborative work on multiple development tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a chemistry/chemical engineering background, 3–5 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related chemical science field.
• 3–5 years of professional technical experience and/or relevant industry experience.
• Strong chemistry experience, preferably involving wet chemistry, metal/precious‑metal processes, or industrial chemical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in and lead technical projects.
• Strong written communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety standards while promoting safe and ethical operations.
• Lead Stage Gate product and process development activities, including evaluation of new kits, trial cleanings, chemical formulation adjustments, and preparation of technical packages.
• Provide chemical troubleshooting and operational support across sites, resolving process deviations and improving chemical, wastewater, and metal‑recovery processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives, identifying opportunities for new products, quality enhancements, and savings.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, Work Instructions, FMEAs, control plans, and safety/process hazard reviews.
• Support evaluation of new equipment, document IP‑relevant innovations, and contribute to patent processes.
• Manage multiple medium‑scale chemical projects, track progress, generate data‑driven reports, and communicate findings to leadership.
• Mentor and support junior chemists/engineers to develop technical capability within the team.

Skills

Wet chemistry experience

Process development

Technical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

SOPs and FMEAs

Job description

Materion Corporation in Albuquerque is seeking a Technology & Innovation Engineer to lead and support product, process, and service development for PPC across three sites. The role emphasizes Stage Gate processes, safety, quality, and manufacturability while enabling independent and collaborative work on multiple development tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a chemistry/chemical engineering background, 3–5 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff,