Senior Chemical Engineer

tecometunitedstates; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet seeks a Chemical/Process Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of photochemical machining processes. You will integrate photolithography, acid chemistry, and metallurgy to deliver burr-free, biologically qualified micro-features for life-critical medical devices.

Responsibilities include establishing chemical process controls, troubleshooting, CAD tool creation, and drafting IQ/OQ/PQ protocols while ensuring ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience in photochemical etching (PCE/PCM), wet chemical processing, or semiconductor microfabrication; direct experience etching titanium preferred.
• Strong foundation in photolithography, chemical kinetics, CAD, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Familiarity with medical device quality management systems (ISO 13485) is a major asset.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills, data-driven mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional manufacturing and quality assurance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the core photochemical machining workflow for titanium and its alloys: surface prep, photoresist coating, UV exposure, chemical etching, and resist stripping.
• Establish chemical controls for chemical processes to maintain process capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve feature defects and surface roughness anomalies.
• Use CAD to create photo tools for new products and develop fixtures with the team.
• Draft and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for chemical processing equipment with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 compliance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations for chemical handling and waste treatment.
• Coordinate with customers to provide quotes for new engineering processes and product lines.
• Source new equipment and write ROI justifications for capital expenditures.

Skills

Photolithography

SPC

Lean initiatives

Engineering drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

CAD

GD&T

Job description

Position Summary

This position will play a key leadership role in the design, development, and optimization of industrial processes to turn raw materials into valuable products. You will combine your expertise in photolithography, acid chemistry, and metallurgy to deliver burr-free, stress-free micro-features that meet the stringent dimensional and biological requirements of life-critical medical devices. This role will include working with the operations, scheduling, customer service, and quality functions to successfully deliver orders on time while meeting quality and financial goals

Principle Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the core photochemical machining workflow for titanium and its alloys: surface preparation/cleaning, photoresist coating, UV exposure/developing, chemical acid etching, and resist stripping.
• Establish chemical controls for chemical processes to maintain process capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve feature defects, variations in etch factors, and surface roughness anomalies.
• Utilize CAD to create photo tools for new products and collaborate with team members to develop fixtures when necessary.
• Draft and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for chemical processing equipment. Maintain rigorous documentation adhering to ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 medical device standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations regarding chemical handling, hazardous acid storage, exhaust ventilation, and wastewater treatment neutralization systems.
• Coordinate with customers to provide quotes for new engineering processes and product lines.
• Source new equipment to boost productivity or product quality. Write justifications and calculate ROI to make formal capital expenditure requests.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in photochemical etching (PCE/PCM), wet chemical processing, or semiconductor microfabrication. Direct experience etching titanium preferred.
• Strong foundation in photolithography, chemical kinetics, CAD, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Familiarity with medical device quality management systems (ISO 13485) is a major asset.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills, data-driven mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional manufacturing and quality assurance teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• This position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to perform effectively in a team environment.
• Strong process engineering skills including workpiece control concepts, tolerance stacking, datum controls, and fixturing concepts. Requires the ability to design processes based on maximizing efficiency and quick changeovers
• Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process issues, develop, and implement detailed project plans, develop and institute cost improvement programs, and be able to apply engineering and quality principles in support of manufacturing.
• Ability to read, interpret and utilize engineering drawings and electronic data for product and process development is required.
• Support Lean initiatives in day-to-day production processes.
• Knowledge of process validations, process mapping GD&T and process excellence is a definite plus.
• Blueprint / GDT
• Geometry / Trigonometry
• Basic Metallurgy

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.