Chemical Process Engineer - Thin Film

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Chemical Bath Deposition (CBD) Process Engineer to develop, operate, and optimize wet-chemical thin-film deposition processes within a roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing environment.

This hands-on role requires strong expertise in chemistry, solution preparation, process control, wet deposition kinetics, and high-volume manufacturing techniques. The ideal candidate has experience with thin-film coating processes, chemical reaction control, and continuous-flow or R2R wet-processing equipment.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain chemical bath deposition processes for thin-film layer formation on flexible substrates.
• Operate and own R2R chemical coating equipment, including solution delivery, heating, mixing, agitation, web movement, and drying systems.
• Prepare chemical solutions, adjust concentrations, control reaction kinetics, and maintain precise bath chemistry to ensure consistent film growth.
• Monitor real-time process variables (temperature, pH, flow, concentration, deposition rate, web tension, alignment) and define control limits.
• Perform routine inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance on CBD and R2R equipment.
• Troubleshoot process deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to scale processes from lab/pilot to high-volume manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical usage, batch logs, deposition parameters, and production results according to SOPs.
• Ensure full compliance with chemical handling, safety, and environmental protocols.

What you will bring to this role:

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in chemical deposition processes for thin films (CBD, wet coating, electrochemical, plating, sol-gel, or similar).
• Strong understanding of wet-chemical reaction control, solution stability, stoichiometry, and bath kinetics.
• Experience operating or developing roll-to-roll (R2R) or web-based chemical processing equipment.
• Familiarity with process control, analytical measurements (pH, concentration, thickness), and statistical process methods.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals, pressurized systems, heated baths, and cleanroom protocols.

Extra points for the following:

• Experience scaling chemical processes from lab to pilot to production.
• Knowledge of industrial chemical delivery systems, metering pumps, filtration, or recirculation systems.
• Background in continuous wet-coating or immersion-based deposition systems.
• Experience in high-volume thin-film or flexible-electronics manufacturing environments.

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.