Process Engineer

Company : Heraeus Group

Job Type : Full Time

Chandler, United States

Job Description - Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Covantics

We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.
In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!

Summary

The Process Engineer develops, optimizes, and supports advanced ceramic manufacturing processes, with a focus on grinding, lapping, polishing, powder processing, sintering, and CNC operations. This hands‑on role drives process improvements, evaluates new technologies, and partners closely with Engineering, R&D, and Production to enhance product quality, efficiency, and scalability. The Process Engineer also contributes to technology scouting, supports new product development, and provides technical expertise across the organization while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and optimize ceramic manufacturing processes including powder preparation, sintering, grinding, and polishing.

Establish and maintain process parameters to ensure consistent product quality, yield, and throughput.

Initiate a technical evaluation by executing projects in collaboration with R&D team.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, cycle time, consumables consumption, and material variation.

Apply statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools to monitor and improve process capability.

Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, FMEA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Work closely with vendors/suppliers and maintenance teams to specify, qualify, and optimize ceramic processing equipment.

Identify opportunities for automation and process digitalization.

Support commissioning, validation, and continuous improvement of new and existing equipment.

What is required for the role:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Process Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer in advanced ceramic manufacturing or semiconductor related processes are required. Master’s Degree in a technical discipline preferred but not required.

Experience using manufacturing and analysis tools, such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent.

CAD/CAM and manufacturing execution systems (MES) are a plus.

Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence colleagues and peers to achieve goals and drive decision making is required.

Attention to detail, well-organized and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.

Track record of influencing cross functional teams without formal authority.

This role will be an active hands-on role that requires you to be on your feet and move around the Production floor constantly.

Ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including sales, marketing, and customers.

Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

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Heraeus Group

The Heraeus Group is a broadly diversified and globally leading family-owned technology company, headquartered in Hanau, Germany. The company’s roots go back to a family pharmacy started in 1660. Today, Heraeus bundles diverse activities in the Business Platforms Metals and Recycling, Healthcare, Se...

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