Research and Design Engineer

JST Manufacturing; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Disability (Short/Long-Term)

Job summary

JST Manufacturing is seeking an R&D Engineer to contribute to research and design efforts across Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, and Software Engineering. The role focuses on developing new designs and improving existing ones through analysis, integration, and testing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, document procedures, test processes with prototype equipment, and communicate results to stakeholders while supporting at-scale manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates efficiency with modern programming languages.
• Demonstrates effective analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with SEMI Standard GEM/SECs protocol is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of the scientific process and engineering principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used for testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research team to investigate, research, and develop solutions for a problem or project.
• Co-operates with cross-functional teams of peers, customers, and vendors.
• Participate in the research process from problem identification through final testing for products or processes.
• Document procedures for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in manufacturing and engineering design of products.
• Propose, test, revise, and implement processes and/or corrective actions to resolve or meet the problem or need.
• Test processes using prototype equipment and experimental materials and methods.
• Verify results for accuracy, significance, and reliability.
• Draft and present recommendations and results.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization including management, business representatives, peers, customers, and vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Programming languages

Communication

MS Office

SEMI GEM/SECs protocol

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

Software degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Research and Design (R&D) Engineer will contribute to the research team by developing new and improving existing designs, for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, and Software Engineering, through the development, analysis, integration and testing of new designs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with the research team to investigate, research, and/or develop solutions for a problem or project.
• Co-operates with various cross-functional teams of peers, customers, and vendors.
• Participates in the research process from problem identification through final testing for products or processes.
• Documents written procedures to support requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in manufacturing and engineering design of products
• Proposes, tests, revises, and implements processes and/or corrective actions to resolve or meet the problem or need.
• Tests processes using prototype equipment and experimental materials and methods.
• Verifies results for accuracy, significance, and reliability.
• Drafts and presents recommendations and results.
• Communicates effectively across all levels of the organization including management, business representatives, peers, customers, and vendors
• Creates documentation and procedures for developing new and improving existing computerized automated integrated manufacturing systems
• Interprets data gathered from test results and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Effectively and efficiently organizes, manages, and completes multiple assignments with challenging timelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Chemical (preferred) or (and) Software degree required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates efficiency with modern programming languages
• Demonstrates effective analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience with SEMI Standard GEM/SECs protocol is preferred
• Thorough understanding of the scientific process and engineering principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used for testing and reporting.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCES

• Demonstrates efficiency with modern programming languages
• Demonstrates effective analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience with SEMI Standard GEM/SECs protocol is (strongly) preferred
• Thorough understanding of the scientific process and engineering principles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

• Employees are expected to support the Company's business culture and values by demonstrating integrity, simplicity, trust, respect, and shared risk as well as by contributing at optimum levels toward the success of the company.
• Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
• Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.

COMPANY SUMMARY

JST is an industry leader, dedicated to providing state-of-the-art wet processing, drying, and chemical management tools for applications in semiconductors, electronics, flat panel displays, optoelectronics, medical devices, and other industries where cleanliness is critical

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY

We consistently operate at the highest ethical and moral standards.

SIMPLICITY

Our 80/20 Front-to-Back Process helps us think and act simply - it creates an intense focus on our most profitable products and customers.

TRUST

We trust our people to operate with their best efforts and in the best interests of the company.

RESPECT

We treat everyone as we expect to be treated and value the diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of all colleagues.

SHARED RISK

We celebrate our successes together and take responsibility for our mistakes and challenges as a team.

COMPANY BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) Matching
• Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Available Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Year End Performance Bonuses
• Competitive Pay BOE
• Remote Work Flexibility
• Possible Relocation Assistance Available

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.