Senior Manager, Process Engineering

Join the power movement as Senior Manager, Process Engineering

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Process Engineering to join our team. The Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for vacuum-based processes. A core skill needed for this role is deep knowledge of the inorganic materials science. Experience in managing a range of processes is necessary. The role will interact with R&D technical staff, process engineers and technicians. This role requires attention to detail, procedural discipline and timely execution. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

What you'll do:

• Manage and develop stable and capable unit processes
• Create SOPs and workflows for process systems and provide training (both written and verbal) for staff
• Manage a team of process engineers and technicians
• Work with equipment engineering and integration engineering to drive continuous improvement and achieve technical milestones
• Develop and use data management systems including laboratory information management systems

What we’re looking for:

• M.S. in a technical field (or equivalent industrial experience) including materials science, electrical engineering, or physics
• 10+ years' of experience working as a process engineer in thin film R&D and manufacturing
• 5+ years' experience as a manager
• Thorough understanding of process engineering concepts and inorganic materials science across a range of materials synthesis techniques
• Thorough understanding and regular user of designed experiments (DOE)
• Working knowledge of materials analysis, including optical and electron microscopy, surface probe measurements, optical and NIR probes, x-ray measurements, transport measurements
• Experience working with equipment vendors and directing equipment vendor activity
• Ability to take directions from supervisors and work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment

• Ability to create work instructions for staff and technicians, and provide training

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills

Bonus points for:

• Ph.D. preferred
• Experience in the semiconductor, battery, solar cell, optoelectronics or related fields

• Experience working in a fabrication facility

• Experience with JMP

Must-have Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, including compressed work-week shift schedule